NHTSA Recall # | 145396 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V434000 |
MFG Compaign # | 93E8 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | E-TRON |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION |
Date of notification | 06/09/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/07/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 10/05/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 10/06/19 |
Report created | 11/06/19 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 1646 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2019 audi e-tron vehicles. Moisture can enter the high-voltage battery system through a faulty seal on the charging socket. |
Consequence summary | Moisture in the high-voltage system can cause a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire. If warning lights appear along with the message "electrical system: fault," immediately stop driving the vehicle, park outdoors away from structures, do not charge the vehicle, and contact audi roadside assistance at 1-800-411-9988 to have the vehicle towed. |
Corrective action | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a new seal and, as necessary, replace the affected system components, free of charge. The recall began september 6, 2019. Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 93e8. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |