Volkswagen hybrid battery tray may not drain water sufficiently.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the hybrid propulsion system. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-035.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2011–2015 | Volkswagen Touareg |
What changed
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