The amount of extinguished sand in the fuse of the high-voltage system is not sufficient in the event of a short circuit to the high-voltage safety system. This may cause it to burst, increasing the risk of injuries. Furthermore, the blown fuse can interrupt the electrical flow of current leading to a voltage drop inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of fire.
The Volkswagen T7 eHybrid vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured until 22 February 2022.
VW recall code: 93N4
Affected models: Arteon, Golf, Passat, Tiguan, T7
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 42,571
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Source: Rapex Alert 14/2022 A12/00565/22