Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #24V726000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 24V726000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2022-2024 e-tron gt, and rs e-tron gt vehicles Includes 6,499 affected units, High-Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2022-2024 e-tron gt, and rs e-tron gt vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 e-tron gt, and rs e-tron gt vehicles. the high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy free of charge, anticipated to be available in the first quarter of 2025. for vehicles where on-line data is available (audi recall number 931a), as an interim measure, the vehicles will be monitored through online data evaluation at no cost to owners. where the online data shows a potentially critical battery module, the owner will be contacted and advised to only charge the vehicle up to 80% charging capacity until the affected module can be replaced at an authorized audi dealer, free of charge. for vehicles where online-data is not available (audi recall number 931b), as an interim measure, dealers will perform diagnostic procedures and, if necessary, replace battery module assemblies, free of charge. owners of these vehicles will also be advised to only charge their vehicle up to 80% charging capacity, and the inspection may have to be repeated before the software becomes available. interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 1, 2024, november 15, 2024, november 18, 2024, december 27,2024, and february 17, 2025. a second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's numbers for this recall are 931a and 931b. this recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 24v-229, and 24v-228. vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 24V726000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2024-09-30T00:00:00
Subject: High-voltage batteries may short circuit
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 6,499

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 931A/931B
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 e-tron gt, and rs e-tron gt vehicles. the high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.
Consequence Summary: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy free of charge, anticipated to be available in the first quarter of 2025. for vehicles where on-line data is available (audi recall number 931a), as an interim measure, the vehicles will be monitored through online data evaluation at no cost to owners. where the online data shows a potentially critical battery module, the owner will be contacted and advised to only charge the vehicle up to 80% charging capacity until the affected module can be replaced at an authorized audi dealer, free of charge. for vehicles where online-data is not available (audi recall number 931b), as an interim measure, dealers will perform diagnostic procedures and, if necessary, replace battery module assemblies, free of charge. owners of these vehicles will also be advised to only charge their vehicle up to 80% charging capacity, and the inspection may have to be repeated before the software becomes available. interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 1, 2024, november 15, 2024, november 18, 2024, december 27,2024, and february 17, 2025. a second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's numbers for this recall are 931a and 931b. this recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 24v-229, and 24v-228. vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 24V726000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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