2011-2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid recall: hybrid propulsion system
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 25, 2016. It covers about 825 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 825
- reported
- Jan 25, 2016
- owners notified
- Jun 6, 2016
Hybrid propulsion system
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 16V035000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 16V035000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid hybrid propulsion system?
Yes. Recall 16V035000, reported on January 25, 2016, covers about 825 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V035000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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