Volkswagen E-golf recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 7, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalls 2015–2016 Volkswagen E-golf

Recall number

16V138000

Brand / firm

Volkswagen

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 5,561 units

Why it was recalled

An unexpected vehicle shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 e-Golf vehicles manufactured May 21, 2014, to March 1, 2016. Oversensitive diagnostics for the high-voltage battery management system may falsely detect an electrical surge resulting in the vehicle's electric drive motor shutting down unexpectedly.

What to do

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will update the battery management software, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93B4.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.