VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID 2011: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V035000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | TOUAREG HYBRID | 2011 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-06-06 | 2016-01-25 | 2016-01-25 |
Production Dates: 2010-03-20 - 2015-04-11
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 53B8
Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 825
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An electrical short in the high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
