NHTSA recall 22V-162: Electrical System

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported March 16, 2022 · 1 affected model year

Electrical System recall

22V-162
March 16, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. Incorrect soldering of the flexible printed circuit assembled (FPCA), inside the high voltage (HV) battery, may cause an unreliable connection.
Safety risk
An unreliable battery connection may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the battery cell modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 9302.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V162000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateMarch 16, 2022
ComponentElectrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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