Volkswagen calls for more than 100,000 cars to be recalled due to fire risks

Spokesman Volkswagen knew that Re-Call – Free procedure in which the supplier corrects any fault in the vehicle – more than 100,000 hybrid electric vehicles around the world. The reason, according to the German automaker, is a possible fire risk in these models.

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It is expected that about 42,300 owners of Tiguan, Arton, Passat and Golf SUVs will be notified of the measure. In addition, a recall in Audi for about 24,400 carsas well as the Seat and Skoda brands are also planned.

fire hazards

The reason for the Volkswagen recall It is the risk of fire in vehicles due to “improper tightening of the hood that can lead to contact with hot parts”, reports the German newspaper Bild, which gave the KBA regulator as an example.

So far, 16 cases of problems related to this have been reported across Germany. The risk of fire exists primarily in vehicles that connect a conventional combustion engine to an electric drive mechanism. From there it is charged using a high voltage battery which, in these cases, is not sufficiently insulated.