NHTSA recall 16V-035 (16V035000)
hybrid propulsion system recall reported January 25, 2016.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V035000
- Also written as
- 16V-035
- Reported
- January 25, 2016
- Component
- hybrid propulsion system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An electrical short in the high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-035 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.