CarRecallWatch- Component
- HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Touareg Hybrid vehicles manufactured March 20, 2010, to April 11, 2015. The hybrid battery tray may not drain water sufficiently. If water collects in the hybrid battery tray, it may cause an electrical short in the high voltage battery.
- Risk
- An electrical short in the high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a fitted drain valve to allow water to drain properly, free of charge. The recall began late February 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this 53B8.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2011-2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid vehicles, built between March 2010 and April 2015, may have a hybrid battery tray that does not drain water sufficiently. If water collects in the tray, it may cause an electrical short in the high voltage battery.
An electrical short in the high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a fitted drain valve so water drains properly. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (Volkswagen recall number 53B8), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid | 20112012201320142015 |
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