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Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd. e-tron GT, RS e-tron GT — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2024-11-08

Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd. e-tron GT, RS e-tron GT was recalled in South Korea on 2024-11-08. Due to a manufacturing process issue in some high-voltage battery modules installed in vehicles produced during a specific period, a short circuit may occur inside the high-voltage battery module, which could lead to thermal degradation, and in rare cases, th…

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CountrySouth Korea
CategoryAutomotive
Published2024-11-08
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affectede-tron GT, RS e-tron GT
Units affected498
DefectDue to a manufacturing process issue in some high-voltage battery modules installed in vehicles produced during a specific period, a short circuit may occur inside the high-voltage battery module, which could lead to thermal degradation, and in rare cases, there is a possibility of fire, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. This recall is initiated as a result of this confirmation.
ComponentFuel System, Other
RemedyInspection of the high-voltage battery and replacement of battery cell modules if necessary, software update (scheduled for Q1 2025, further notification to be provided later). For recalled vehicles, temporarily change the high-voltage battery charge limit to 80%. After the final software update (scheduled for Q1 2025, improved battery data monitoring software to directly display warning messages on the instrument cluster in case of high-voltage battery abnormalities), the charge limit will be changed to 100%. Notice: Before receiving the corrective action, vehicle owners are recommended to c…
Recall number5462
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