2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid | 2014 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid | 2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid — Hybrid propulsion system
Published January 25, 2016 · Recall initiated: January 25, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V035000, published January 25, 2016. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid | 2014 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid | 2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid — Hybrid propulsion system.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- TOUAREG HYBRID
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID | 2014 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID | 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID | 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid | 2014 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid | 2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid — Hybrid propulsion system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V035000 on January 25, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: TOUAREG HYBRID.