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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID4 rear-wheel drive vehicles. The 12-Volt battery charging cable may contact the steering column shaft and cause the cable insulation to wear, possibly resulting in a short circuit.
- Risk
- A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A short circuit also increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect the 12-Volt battery charging cable and repair or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97HA.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The 12-volt battery charging cable may rub against the steering column shaft over time. This can wear through the cable's insulation and may cause a short circuit. A short circuit can lead to a loss of drive power, which raises the risk of a crash, and it also increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Until the repair is done, the recall advises owners to park the vehicle outside and away from structures. Authorized dealers will inspect the 12-volt battery charging cable and repair or replace it as needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. For questions, you can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, referencing recall number 97HA. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2023 |
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