VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V138000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | E-GOLF | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-03-17 | 2016-03-07 | 2016-03-07 |
Production Dates: 2014-05-21 - 2016-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 93B4
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5561
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 e-Golf vehicles manufactured May 21, 2014, to March 1, 2016. Oversensitive diagnostics for the high-voltage battery management system may falsely detect an electrical surge resulting in the vehicle's electric drive motor shutting down unexpectedly.
An unexpected vehicle shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will update the battery management software, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93B4.
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.safercar.gov.
