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Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd. e-tron 55 quattro — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2024-07-24

Volkswagen e-tron 55 quattro high-voltage battery modules may severely self-discharge

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-07-24
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	e-tron 55 quattro
Units affected	2
Defect	In some high-voltage battery modules applied to vehicles produced during a specific period, severe self-discharge may occur, which can lead to a loss of high-voltage battery performance. Due to high-voltage battery self-discharge, smoke or fire may occur from the underside of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. This recall is initiated due to the confirmed possibility of such risks.
Component	Fuel system, Other
Remedy	Inspection of the high-voltage battery and replacement of battery cell modules if necessary, software update (enhanced defect detection function).
Recall number	5312
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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