AUDI E-TRON GT 2024: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V228000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | E-TRON GT | 2024 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-25 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 93VN
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1013
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80" battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will analyze the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed May 21, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93VN.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
