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Automotive · Japan · 2024-12-05

Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国

Audi auto high-voltage battery modules improperly manufactured, causing internal short circuit

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-05
Country of origin	ドイツ連邦共和国
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group Japan
Models affected	Audi RS e-tron GT, Audi e-tron GT
Units affected	662
Defect	Some high-voltage batteries contain improperly manufactured battery modules. This can lead to an internal short circuit in the battery module, and in the worst case, thermal battery abnormalities may occur, potentially leading to a fire.
Component	Electrical system (high-voltage battery)
Remedy	For all vehicles, inspect the vehicle with a dedicated tester, and replace any battery modules found to be abnormal with good ones. Additionally, install a countermeasure program equipped with a vehicle self-diagnosis function. However, as preparation of the program will take time, as a provisional measure, users will be requested to bring their vehicles in for regular battery inspections and will be informed to limit the charging capacity to 80%.
Recall number	外-3916
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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