Safety Recall: 24V228000

24V228000 Reported: 3/22/2024 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

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Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.

Safety Risk

A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will, analyze the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93VN.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.