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Passenger car (VW) · ID. BUZZ, ID.BUZZ Cargo, ID.3, ID.7

Battery cells in the high-voltage battery can show increased self-discharge due to a manufacturing error. Thermal overload may occur within the high-voltage battery, which could result in a vehicle fire. The product…

Read the official notice → Passenger car
Date
2026-02-06
Country
Germany
Brand
VW
Product
Passenger car
Classification
fire
Category
Vehicles
Source
EU Safety Gate

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