Audi has issued a recall for a whole bunch of automobiles in its e-tron vary over fears the battery may brief circuit and spark a hearth.
The recall discover, issued earlier this week, impacts 369 automobiles, e-tron GTs and RS GTs, from 2020 to 2024.
‘Because of a producing problem, the cell modules put in within the excessive voltage battery could also be faulty,’ the discover states.
‘A brief circuit may trigger a thermal overload and lead to a car hearth over time. The potential defect may be decided with an preliminary examine.’
The e-tron was launched on the finish of 2018 as Audi’s first all-electric car.
A model new e-tron GT begins at $160,922, and incurs a further $22,977 luxurious car tax, based on Audi’s web site.
An RS e-tron GT begins at $213,768 and incurs a luxurious car tax of practically $40,000.
The e-tron was launched on the finish of 2018 as Audi’s first all-electric car. The recall discover, issued earlier this week, impacts 369 automobiles, e-tron GTs and RS GTs, from 2020 to 2024
Homeowners of affected automobiles shall be contacted by Audi Australia and requested to schedule an appointment to have the battery inspected.
If the inspection detects a defect, Audi will restore the car freed from cost.
As a precaution, house owners have been ‘urgently’ suggested to not cost the battery greater than 80 per cent till their car has been inspected.
‘This minimises the potential threat described above and in addition protects the battery,’ the recall discover states.
