NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - High-Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit
Published: March 22, 2024Recall ID: 24V228000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
Affected Products
High-Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | High-Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit |
| Nhtsa id | 24V228000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V228000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules. |
| Completion rate | 44.60 |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will, analyze the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93VN. |
| Consequence summary | A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 93VN |
| Potentially affected | 1009 |
| Report received date | 2024-03-22T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Risk LevelELECTRICAL SYSTEM