Recalls For 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID

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Recall #1 Issued: 2016 01 25 - Camp #20160125

This 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID recall affects the HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM Manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. from 2010-03-20 through 2015-04-11

Description Of Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Touareg Hybrid vehicles manufactured March 20, 2010, to April 11, 2015. The hybrid battery tray may not drain water sufficiently. If water collects in the hybrid battery tray, it may cause an electrical short in the high voltage battery.

Conseqence Of Defect

An electrical short in the high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a fitted drain valve to allow water to drain properly, free of charge. The recall began late February 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this 53B8.

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.safercar.gov.