Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2019315 - VOLKSWAGEN

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Summary

Product
SUV recalled by VOLKSWAGEN
Issue
Vehicle - Electrical
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2019 | AUDI | E-TRON

Issue

Issue:
On certain pre-launch demonstration vehicles, due to a faulty seal, water could enter the high-voltage (HV) battery through the HV battery charging socket. If moisture enters the HV battery, it could cause a short circuit. Note: This condition would cause a warning and the message "Electrical system: fault" to display in the instrument cluster.

Safety Risk:
An electrical short circuit could create the risk of a fire.

Corrective Actions:
None of the affected vehicles were sold to retail customers. All vehicles will be inspected by the company to verify if there is any moisture in the HV system. If no moisture is found, a better seal will be installed. If moisture is found, other components of the HV system will also be replaced.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - SUV
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-66796
Transport Canada ID
2019315

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