Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
TOUAREG HYBRID
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
16V035000
Component Description
Hybrid Propulsion System
Effect Of Defect
An Electrical Short In The High Voltage Battery Increases The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20100320
End Of Manufacture
20150411
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
825
Date Owners Notified
20160606
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160125
Make Campaign Number
53B8