Audi E-tron Gt, Rs E-tron Gt recall (24V229000)

Audi · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 24V229000
Report Received: 2024-03-22
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make: Audi
Model(s): E-TRON GT, RS E-TRON GT
Model Year(s): 2023, 2022
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Potentially Affected Units: 33

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.

Consequence

A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93VM.

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