2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 16V035000
RECALL DATE: 2016-01-25
SUMMARY
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.
CONSEQUENCES
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.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
NOTES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
