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Automotive · Canada · 2024-09-30

Audi vehicles: high-voltage battery modules could overheat and short circuit

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-09-30
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN
Models affected	E-TRON GT, RS E-TRON GT
Model year	2022 2023 2024, 2022 2023
Units affected	702
Defect	On certain vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the battery modules could overheat and short circuit._x000D_ Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2024-189. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair._x000D_ A short circuit in the high-voltage battery can create a fire risk.
Component	High Voltage
Remedy	To reduce the safety risk, Audi recommends that you set the maximum charge setting of your vehicle at 80% until the recall repairs are completed. Audi will notify owners by mail. As an interim repair, a dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the high-voltage battery modules. Once the final repair is available, Audi will notify you by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install an advanced diagnostic software that will monitor the high-voltage battery and warn you if it detects a problem.
Recall number	2024-573
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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