An insulation malfunction can lead to a short circuit in the battery system.
In the event of a double malfunction (i.e. two affected cell modules in one battery), this could potentially lead to a fire.
The Volkswagen e-Up! models affected by this recall were manufactured between 11 May and 24 June 2020.
VW recall code: 93i9
Affected models: e-Up!
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 122
Source: Rapex Alert 3/2021 A12/00062/21
What the owner should do?
If you read about a recall that you think may affect your car, you should make immediate contact with a dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
