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2022
Volkswagen Group recalls plug-in hybrid vehicles over fire risk
Recall announced
A Volkswagen Group spokesperson said the group would have to recall more than 100,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles globally because of a fire risk linked to insufficiently insulated high-voltage batteries. Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda vehicles were affected; the report also cited a regulator's statement that an inadequately fastened engine design cover could contact hot parts and lead to fire.
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There is a risk of fire in vehicles that connect a conventional combustion engine to an electric drive and are charged through a socket due to an insufficiently insulated high-voltage battery, added the spokesperson on Thursday.
The recall affects Volkswagen brands VW, Audi, Seat, and Skoda, Bild said.
Some 42,300 owners of Volkswagen Passats, Golfs, Tiguans, and Arteons worldwide will be notified. Volkswagen brand Audi has to recall 24,400 vehicles, while Seat and Skoda are also affected.