European Union A12/00804/21
VW Passat GTE, Arteon eHybrid
The problem
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.
Risk
Serious risk · Fire · Germany
What owners should do
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown Manufacturer code 97FF.