The connections of the 12V positive battery cable and of the battery monitoring system cable to the main fuse box may have been swapped around.
As a result, the 12V positive battery cable will not be properly fused In the event of a short circuit, e.g. following an accident, and its temperature would exceed the permitted value, leading to an increased risk of fire.
The Volkswagen Arteon eHybrid models affected by this recall were manufactured between 10 March 2020 and 29 March 2021.
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Published by Rapex
11/06/2021
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What should an owner do if there's a recall?
Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact a Volkswagen dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.
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