Volkswagen to recall 44K vehicles over high-voltage battery fire risk

Volkswagen to recall 44K vehicles over high-voltage battery fire risk

Volkswagen Group of America Inc. will recall more than 44,000 automobiles due to the risk that the high-voltage battery could overheat and trigger a fire. 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall covers 43,881 Volkswagen ID.4 electrical SUVs from the 2023 to 2025 mannequin years. 

An further 670 ID.4 vehicles from the 2023 to 2024 mannequin years are also being recalled because the high-voltage battery cell modules could comprise misaligned electrodes that can result in a battery fire. 

Owners of the 670 automobiles are suggested to park outdoors instantly after charging, according to NHTSA.

Owners ought to also not depart their vehicles charging indoors in a single day until the recall restore is full. 

The auto regulator also warned homeowners not to use Level 3 DC chargers and to restrict the most cost of the battery to 80% until the remedy has been accomplished.

For the 43,881 vehicles under recall, sellers will update the high-voltage battery software and substitute the high-voltage battery, as crucial, totally free. 

Volkswagen will recall more than 44,000 automobiles due to the risk that the high-voltage battery could overheat and trigger a fire.  Volkswagen

The NHTSA recall covers 43,881 Volkswagen ID.4 electrical SUVs from the 2023 to 2025 mannequin years.  Michael Brochstein/ZUMA Press Wire / SplashNews.com

Dealers will also substitute the high-voltage battery cell modules as crucial for the 670 impacted vehicles.

For each recollects, homeowners might be notified by mail beginning in March, however homeowners could also contact Volkswagen customer support. 

Fox Business reached out to Volkswagen for remark. 

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