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 Tiguan eHybrid vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 12 April 2019 and 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