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2013 VW TOUAREG HYBRID Recall - Campaign #16V035000

 
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2013 VW TOUAREG HYBRID RECALL - #16V035000

RECALL FOR HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

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.

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Vehicle 2013 VW TOUAREG HYBRID
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured between 3/20/2010 - 4/11/2015
Recalled on 1/25/2016
Influenced by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Owners Notified on 6/6/2016
# Affected 825
Recalled for HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
 
Description 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.
Consequences An electrical short in the high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Notes 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.
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