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2024 Audi Rs E Tron Gt Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Audi Rs E Tron Gt
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Automotive wiring harness into the engine compartment — representative photo for NHTSA electrical recall
An automotive wiring harness routed into the engine compartment (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: simonov / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Affected Vehicles

2024 Audi Rs E Tron Gt

Recall 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.

Consequence

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.

411 Press Analysis

NHTSA has issued a critical safety recall for the 2024 Audi Rs E Tron Gt, reported on March 22, 2024. The recall involves electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery. A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire. This recall has been classified at the highest severity level. Owners of affected vehicles should stop driving them immediately and contact their dealer for service. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. will provide the repair free of charge. Check your vehicle's VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.

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