2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Recuerda
NHTSA ID DE CAMPAÑA: 16V035000
RECUERDA LA FECHA: 2016-01-25
RESUMEN
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.
CONSECUENCIAS
An electrical short in the high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
REMEDIO
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.
COMPONENTE AFECTADO
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
NOTAS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
