Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015-2016 E-Golf Vehicles Manufactured May 21, 2014, To March 1, 2016. Oversensitive Diagnostics For The High-Voltage Battery Management System May Falsely Detect An Electrical Surge Resulting In The Vehicle’S Electric Drive Motor Shutting Down Unexpectedly.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
E-GOLF
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V138000
Component Description
Electrical System:Propulsion System:TrAction Battery
Effect Of Defect
An Unexpected Vehicle Shutdown Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Has Notified Owners, And Dealers Will Update The Battery Management Software, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began March 15, 2016. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 93B4.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140521
End Of Manufacture
20160301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5561
Date Owners Notified
20160317
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160307
Make Campaign Number
93B4