Volkswagen · Canada Recall
Defect Description
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the high-voltage battery management control module to reset or the pulse inverter to deactivate. If this happens while driving, the electric motor would not supply power to the wheels.
Note: If this happens, you may see a warning message on the instrument panel.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the high-voltage battery control unit and the pulse inverter control unit software.
Data sourced from Transport Canada. Destination Charged is an independent publication and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Transport Canada or any vehicle manufacturer.
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