Passat GTE, Arteon eHybrid
Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00804/21 |
| Brand | VW |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Type: 3C, 3H, e1*2001/116*0307*62 -*68, e1*2007/46*1725*13 - *17 |
| Published | 11 June 2021 |
Risk Description
The connections of the 12V positive battery cable and of the battery monitoring system cable to the main fuse box may have been swapped round.As a result, the 12V positive battery cable will not be properly fused In the event of a short circuit, e.g. following an accident, and its temperature would exceed the permitted value, leading to increased risk of fire.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Passenger car