Audi — recall
Automotive · Japan · 2024-12-05
Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国
Audi was recalled in Japan on 2024-12-05. Some high-voltage batteries contain improperly manufactured battery modules. This can lead to an internal short circuit in the battery module, and in the worst case, thermal battery abnormalities may occur, potentially leading to a fire.
| Country | Japan |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-12-05 |
| Country of origin | ドイツ連邦共和国 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group Japan |
| Models affected | Audi RS e-tron GT, Audi e-tron GT |
| Units affected | 662 |
| Defect | Some high-voltage batteries contain improperly manufactured battery modules. This can lead to an internal short circuit in the battery module, and in the worst case, thermal battery abnormalities may occur, potentially leading to a fire. |
| Component | Electrical system (high-voltage battery) |
| Remedy | For all vehicles, inspect the vehicle with a dedicated tester, and replace any battery modules found to be abnormal with good ones. Additionally, install a countermeasure program equipped with a vehicle self-diagnosis function. However, as preparation of the program will take time, as a provisional measure, users will be requested to bring their vehicles in for regular battery inspections and will be informed to limit the charging capacity to 80%. |
| Recall number | 外-3916 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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