Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V035000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V035000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2011-2015 touareg hybrid vehicles manufactured march 20, 2010, to april 11, 2015 Includes 825 affected units, Insufficient Drainage on Hybrid Battery Tray, component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011-2015 touareg hybrid vehicles manufactured march 20, 2010, to april 11, 2015
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.