December 29, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V956000
12-Volt Battery Cable May Short Circuit
A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A short circuit also increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V956
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,042
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 ID4 rear-wheel drive vehicles. The 12-Volt battery charging cable may contact the steering column shaft and cause the cable insulation to wear, possibly resulting in a short circuit.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect the 12-Volt battery charging cable and repair or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen’s customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 97HA.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Check if your Volkswagen has a Recall
Repair Overview
Inspect clearance between 12V battery cable and steering shaft.
If necessary, re-position or replace cable.
Affected Vehicles
Country | Beginning Model Year | Ending Model Year | Vehicle | Vehicle Count |
USA | 2023 | 2023 | ID4 | 1,042 |
CAN | 2023 | 2023 | ID4 | 42 |
Problem Description:
On affected vehicles (rear-wheel drive only), the 12V battery charging cable may contact the steering column shaft, causing the cable insulation to wear through. If this happens, it may result in a short circuit. A short circuit can lead to a loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash. A short circuit in this case also increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The affected cable is a low voltage cable; therefore there is no risk of a high-voltage electric shock to occupants or servicing technicians. A risk of potential damage to the steering system (due to electrical current passing through) cannot be ruled out.
Precautions:
If the vehicle develops a short circuit due to the recall condition, there will be warning messages in the display advising of low 12V battery charge while driving. In rare cases it is possible that there may be a burning smell, smoke, sparks or fire near the left front of the vehicle.
As a precaution, owners of affected vehicles are advised to park outside away from buildings or other structures and other vehicles due to the potential risk of vehicle fire due to this condition.
The affected cable is a low voltage cable; therefore there is no risk of a high-voltage electric shock to occupants or servicing technicians.
Corrective Action
Inspect the 12V battery charging cable and repair or replace it if necessary.
Code Visibility
On or about January 04, 2023, the campaign code will be applied to affected vehicles.
Owner Notification
Owner notification will take place in January 2023. Owner letter examples are included in this bulletin for your reference.
Repair Overview
Inspect clearance between 12V battery cable and steering shaft.
If necessary, re-position or replace cable.
RCRIT-22V956-6092
Chronology :
December 8, 2022: During a pre-delivery inspection, a dealer noticed the subject production deviation on a single vehicle and reported it to Volkswagen.
December 14, 2022 – December 20, 2022: Based on the dealer’s report, an internal investigation was conducted both with supplier and at the Chattanooga assembly plant to identify the potentially affected population, root cause, and potential safety impact of the deviation. It was found that certain 12V battery connecting cables received from the supplier were out of specification and could lead to the subject production deviation.
December 21, 2022: The topic was presented to the Volkswagen Product Safety Committee and the committee made the determination to conduct a safety recall.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
VOLKSWAGEN | ID.4 | 2023 |
7 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V956-5986.PDF 216.057KB
RCLRPT-22V956-5986
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22V956-4274.pdf 645.892KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-22V956-6092.pdf 8596.198KB
RCRIT-22V956-6092
Volkswagen – Dealer Launch Notice – January 2023
RCMN-22V956-7499.pdf 770.028KB
RCMN-22V956-7499
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22V956-5378.pdf 98.745KB
RCONL-22V956-5378
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22V956-8645.pdf 111.389KB
RCONL-22V956-8645
Volkswagen – Recall FAQ – February 2023
RMISC-22V956-8698.pdf 629.615KB
RMISC-22V956-8698
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SEOCONTENT-START
TOPIC TYPE
RECALL
CODE QUESTION ANSWER
Safety
Recall
97HA
Safety
Recall 97HA
What
vehicles are
included in
Safety
Recall
97HA?
What is the
safety
concern for
Safety
Recall
97HA?
On affected vehicles (rear-wheel drive
only), the 12V battery charging cable
may contact the steering column shaft,
causing the cable insulation to wear
through. If this happens, it may result in
a short circuit. A short circuit can lead to
a loss of motive power while driving
which increases the risk of a crash. A
short circuit in this case also increases
the risk of a vehicle fire.
Are there
any
precautions I
should take
because my
vehicle is
part of
Safety
Recall
97HA?
If the vehicle develops a short circuit due
to the recall condition, there will be
warning messages in the display
advising of low 12V battery charge while
driving. In rare cases it is possible that
there may be a burning smell, smoke,
sparks or fire near the left front of the
vehicle.
As a precaution, owners of affected
vehicles are advised to park outside
away from buildings or other structures
and other vehicles due to the potential
risk of vehicle fire due to this condition.
The affected cable is a low voltage
cable; therefore there is no risk of a
high-voltage electric shock to occupants
or servicing technicians.
What is the
repair for the
Safety
Recall
97HA?
To address this potential issue, your
authorized Volkswagen dealer will
inspect the 12V battery charging cable
and repair or replace it if necessary.
When will
the repair for
Safety
Recall 97HA
be
available?
Repairs for this recall have begun.
Please contact your authorized
Volkswagen dealer without delay to
schedule this recall repair. To set up an
appointment online, please visit
www.vw.com/find-a-dealer.
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The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 1 of 22
Safety Recall
Code: 97HA
Subject 12V Battery Charging Cable
Release Date January 04, 2023
Affected Vehicles Country Beginning
Model Year
Ending
Model Year Vehicle Vehicle
Count
USA 2023 2023 ID4 1,042
CAN 2023 2023 ID4 42
Check Campaigns/Actions screen in ELSA on the day of repair to verify that a VIN qualifies for repair
under this action. ELSA is the only valid campaign inquiry & verification source.
Campaign status must show “open.”
If ELSA shows other open action(s), inform your customer so that the work can also be
completed at the same time the vehicle is in the workshop for this campaign.
Problem Description: On affected vehicles (rear-wheel drive only), the 12V battery charging cable may contact
the steering column shaft, causing the cable insulation to wear through. If this happens, it
may result in a short circuit. A short circuit can lead to a loss of motive power while driving
which increases the risk of a crash. A short circuit in this case also increases the risk of a
vehicle fire.
The affected cable is a low voltage cable; therefore there is no risk of a high-voltage
electric shock to occupants or servicing technicians. A risk of potential damage to the
steering system (due to electrical current passing through) cannot be ruled out.
Precautions: If the vehicle develops a short circuit due to the recall condition, there will be warning
messages in the display advising of low 12V battery charge while driving. In rare cases it
is possible that there may be a burning smell, smoke, sparks or fire near the left front of
the vehicle.
As a precaution, owners of affected vehicles are advised to park outside away from
buildings or other structures and other vehicles due to the potential risk of vehicle fire due
to this condition.
The affected cable is a low voltage cable; therefore there is no risk of a high-voltage electric
shock to occupants or servicing technicians.
Corrective Action Inspect the 12V battery charging cable and repair or replace it if necessary.
Code Visibility On or about January 04, 2023, the campaign code will be applied to affected vehicles.
Owner Notification Owner notification will take place in January 2023. Owner letter examples are included in
this bulletin for your reference.
Additional Information Please alert everyone in your dealership about this action, including Sales, Service,
Parts and Accounting personnel. Contact Warranty if you have any questions.
IMPORTANT REMINDER ON VEHICLES AFFECTED BY SAFETY & COMPLIANCE RECALLS
New Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: It is a violation of federal law for a dealer to deliver a
new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire)
covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is
remedied. By law, dealers must correct, prior to delivery for sale or lease, any vehicle
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 2 of 22
that fails to comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or that
contains a defect relating to motor vehicle safety.
Pre-Owned Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: Dealers should not deliver any pre-owned
vehicles in their inventory which are involved in a safety or compliance recall until the
defect has been remedied.
Dealers must ensure that every affected inventory vehicle has this campaign completed
before delivery to consumers.
Fill out and affix Campaign Completion Label (CAMP 010 000) after work is complete.
Labels can be ordered at no cost via the Compliance Label Ordering portal at
www.vwhub.com.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 3 of 22
Parts Information (if necessary)
IMPORTANT PARTS INFORMATION
DO NOT ORDER THE 12V BATTERY CABLE (Wiring set) FOR STOCK!
THE REPLACEMENT RATE IS EXPECTED TO BE LESS THAN 3%.
LIMITED PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.
PARTS SHOULD ONLY BE ORDERED IF THEY ARE ABSOLUTLEY REQUIRED.
Dealers are required to e-mail the VIN and a clear photo of a damaged 12V cable when placing
a parts order.
Part Number Parts Control Type Instructions
1EA-971-227 E-mail to Order
US and Canadian Dealers: Email the VIN and a picture of the
damaged 12V cable to Parts Specialists at
VWoAPartsSpecialists@vw.com to order
N -106-622-01
N -105-920-02
Free Order Parts will be managed by Free Order
Initial Allocation:
NO
There will be no parts allocation. Please reference the Repair Projection Tool (below)
to view your potential VIN population.
Repair Projection Tool:
(right click to open)
Criteria Quantity Part Number P.O.C. Part Description Ordering Method
01
1 N -106-622-01 TIE WRAP
Free Order
Approx 300 mm N -105-920-02 TAPE
Or, if 12V cable requires replacement:
1 1EA-971-227 Wiring Set e-mail to order
NOTE
The specified part numbers reflect the status at the start of this action. Interim updates made in ETKA can cause a
listed part number to become unavailable. In this case, the new part number specified in ETKA should be used.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 4 of 22
Claim Entry Instructions
The labor times listed here may differ from the labor operations and labor times listed in ELSA.
After campaign has been completed, enter claim as soon as possible to help prevent work from being duplicated
elsewhere. Attach the ELSA screen print showing action open on the day of repair to the repair order.
If customer refused campaign work:
U.S. dealers: Submit request via WISE under the Campaigns/Update/Recall Closure option.
Canada dealers: Upload the repair order [signed by customer] to Volkswagen WIN/Operations/Campaign
Closure.
Service Number 97HA
Damage Code 0099
Parts Vendor Code WWO
Claim Type Sold vehicle: 7 10
Unsold vehicle: 7 90
Causal Indicator Mark labor as causal if 12V cable does not require repositioning
Mark TIE WRAP* as causal part if 12V cable does require repositioning
Mark Wiring set* as causal part if 12V cable requires replacement
Vehicle Wash/Loaner Do not claim wash/loaner under this action
U.S.A.: Loaner/rental coverage cannot be claimed under this action. However,
loaner/rental may be covered under the Alternate Transportation Program. Please refer
to the Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual for loaner claims
information and reimbursement details.
Canada: Loaner/rental coverage cannot be claimed under this action. Please refer to t
Volkswagen Service Loaner Program to determine loaner eligibility.
Criteria I.D. 01
Inspect 12V cable. Cable is positioned 10 mm or more from steering shaft. 12V cable
does not require repositioning or replacement.
LABOR
Labor Op Time Units Description
0183 00 99 20 Inspect 12V cable, no rework necessary
Continued on next page
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 5 of 22
OR Inspect 12V cable. Cable is positioned less than 10 mm from steering shaft. 12V cable
required repositioning.
LABOR
Labor Op Time Units Description
9709 49 99 30 Inspect and reposition 12V cable
PARTS
Quantity Part Number Description
1.00 N 10662201 TIE WRAP*
0.01 N 10592002 TAPE
OR Inspect 12V cable. Cable is damaged. Replace 12V cable.
LABOR
Labor Op Time Units Description
9310 83 99 30 Disable HV system voltage deactivate and
activate
2706 19 99 80 Remove 12V battery and battery tray
9709 55 99 100 Install new 12V cable
0150 00 00 Time stated on
diagnostic protocol GFF Operations
PARTS
Quantity Part Number Description
1.00 1EA971227 Wiring set*
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 6 of 22
Customer Letter Example (USA)
This notice applies to your vehicle: ,
NHTSA: 22V956
Subject: Safety Recall 97HA -12V Battery Charging Cable
Dear Volkswagen Owner,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Volkswagen has decided that a
defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2023 model year Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles equipped with rearwheel
drive. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action.
What is the issue? On affected vehicles (rear-wheel drive only), the 12V battery charging cable may contact the
steering column shaft, causing the cable insulation to wear through. If this happens, it may result
in a short circuit. A short circuit can lead to a loss of motive power while driving which increases
the risk of a crash. A short circuit in this case also increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The affected cable is a low voltage cable; therefore there is no risk of a high-voltage electric
shock to occupants or servicing technicians.
A risk of potential damage to the steering system (due to electrical current passing through)
cannot be ruled out.
What will we do? To correct this defect, your authorized Volkswagen dealer will inspect the 12V battery charging
cable and repair or replace it if necessary, free of charge.
The inspection and, if necessary, the repair should take less than an hour to complete.
Replacement of the 12V battery cable (if needed) will take up to three hours to complete.
Please keep in mind that your dealer may need additional time for the preparation of the repair,
as well as to accommodate their daily workshop schedule and for parts ordering (if needed).
What should you do? Please contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer without delay to schedule this recall work.
To set up an appointment online, please visit www.vw.com/find-a-dealer.
Precautions you should
take
As a precaution, owners of affected vehicles are advised to park outside away from
buildings or other structures and other vehicles due to the potential risk of vehicle fire
due to this condition.
If the vehicle develops a short circuit due to the recall condition, there will be warning messages
in the display advising of low 12V battery charge while driving. In rare cases it is possible that
there may be a burning smell, smoke, sparks or fire near the left front of the vehicle. Contact an
authorized dealer without delay if your vehicle experiences any of these conditions.
Lease vehicles and
address changes
If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this action, the law requires
you to forward this letter immediately via first-class mail to the lessee within ten (10) days of
receipt. If you have changed your address or sold the vehicle, please fill out the enclosed prepaid
Owner Reply card and mail it to us so we can update our records.
Can we assist you
further?
If your authorized Volkswagen dealer fails or is unable to complete this work free of charge within
a reasonable time, or if you should have any questions about this communication, please reach
out to us using your preferred method of communication at www.vw.com/contact or by calling us
at 800-893-5298.
Checking your vehicle for
open Recalls and Service
Campaigns
To check your vehicle’s eligibility for repair under this or any other recall/service campaign,
please visit www.vw.com/owners/recalls and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into
the Recall/Service Campaign Lookup tool.
If you still cannot obtain satisfaction, you may file a complaint with: The Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
We apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause; however we are taking this action to help ensure your safety and
continued satisfaction with your vehicle.
Sincerely,
Volkswagen Customer Protection
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 7 of 22
Customer
Customer Letter Example (Canada)
Example (USA)
This notice applies to your vehicle: ,
Transport Canada Recall: 2022-746
Subject: Safety Recall 97HA -12V Battery Charging Cable
Dear Volkswagen Owner,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that
your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person. Our records show that you are the owner of a
vehicle affected by this action.
What is the issue? On affected vehicles (rear-wheel drive only), the 12V battery charging cable may contact
the steering column shaft, causing the cable insulation to wear through. If this happens, it
may result in a short circuit. A short circuit can lead to a loss of motive power while driving
which increases the risk of a crash. A short circuit in this case also increases the risk of a
vehicle fire.
The affected cable is a low voltage cable; therefore there is no risk of a high-voltage electric
shock to occupants or servicing technicians.
A risk of potential damage to the steering system (due to electrical current passing through)
cannot be ruled out.
What will we do? To correct this defect, your authorized Volkswagen dealer will inspect the 12V battery
charging cable and repair or replace it if necessary, free of charge.
The inspection and, if necessary, the repair should take less than an hour to complete.
Replacement of the 12V battery cable (if needed) will take up to three hours to complete.
Please keep in mind that your dealer may need additional time for the preparation of the
repair, as well as to accommodate their daily workshop schedule and for parts ordering (if
needed).
What should you do? Please contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer without delay to schedule this recall
work.
Precautions you should
take
As a precaution, owners of affected vehicles are advised to park outside away from
buildings or other structures and other vehicles due to the potential risk of vehicle
fire due to this condition.
If the vehicle develops a short circuit due to the recall condition, there will be warning
messages in the display advising of low 12V battery charge while driving. In rare cases it
is possible that there may be a burning smell, smoke, sparks or fire near the left front of the
vehicle. Contact an authorized dealer without delay if your vehicle experiences any of these
conditions.
Lease vehicles and
address changes
If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this letter, you shall
forward this letter (and any subsequent notice, if applicable) to the lessee within ten (10)
days of receipt. If you have changed your address or sold the vehicle identified in this letter,
please fill out the enclosed prepaid Owner Reply Card and mail it to us so we can update
our records.
Can we assist you
further?
If your authorized Volkswagen dealer fails or is unable to complete this work free of charge
within a reasonable time, please contact Customer Relations, Monday through Friday from
8AM to 8PM EST by phone at 1-800-822-8987 or via our “Contact Us” page at www.vw.ca.
We apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause; however we are taking this action to help ensure your safety
and continued satisfaction with your vehicle.
Sincerely,
Volkswagen Customer Protection
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 8 of 22
Repair Overview
Inspect clearance between 12V battery cable
and steering shaft.
If necessary, re-position or replace cable.
NOTE
These repair instructions may differ from the labor operations and labor times listed in ELSA.
Damages resulting from improper repair or failure to follow these work instructions are the dealer’s
responsibility and are not eligible for reimbursement under this action.
This procedure must be read in its entirety prior to performing the repair.
Due to variations in vehicle equipment and options, the steps/illustrations in this work procedure may not
identically match all affected vehicles.
Diagnosis and repair of pre-existing conditions in the vehicle are not covered under this action.
When working during extreme temperatures, it is recommended that the vehicle be allowed to acclimate
inside the shop to avoid temperature-related component damage/breakage.
Required Tools
Gauge – Gap Adjustment
-3371-
(or equivalent nonconductive
measuring
device)
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 9 of 22
Repair Instruction
Section A – Check for Previous Repair
TIP
If Campaign Completion label is present, no further work is required.
Enter the VIN in Elsa and proceed to the
“Campaign/Action” screen.
TIP
On the date of repair, print this screen and keep a
copy with the repair order.
Confirm the Campaign/Action is open . If the status is closed, no further work is
required.
Note the Applicable Criteria ID for
use in determining the correct work to be done
and corresponding parts associated.
CRITICAL REPAIR STEP
STOP!
If multiple software update Campaign/Actions are
open, they must be performed in order of the Start
date . The oldest should be performed
first.
Proceed to Section B
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 10 of 22
Section B – Inspection Procedure
Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right.
From the left front wheel well, inspect the
clearance between the steering shaft <1> and
the 12V battery cable <2>.
There should be a minimum clearance of 10
mm. This can be measured with Gap
Adjustment gauge -3371-, or an equivalent,
non-conductive measuring device.
If the clearance between the 12V battery cable
and the steering shaft is 10mm or more:
o No further work is required.
o Proceed to Section E.
If the clearance between the 12V battery cable
and the steering shaft is less than 10mm and
the cable insulation is not damaged:
o The cable must be re-positioned.
o Proceed to Section C.
If the 12V battery cable is making contact with
the steering shaft, and the cable insulation is
damaged to the point that the copper wire is
exposed (as shown in the NOK photo):
o THE VEHICLE MUST NOT BE
RETURNED TO THE CUSTOMER.
o DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE.
o The 12V battery cable must be
replaced.
o Proceed to Section D.
NOTE
If only light surface wear is present on the insulation,
cover the area with fabric tape and re-position the
cable as described in Section C.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 11 of 22
Section C – 12V Battery Cable Re-positioning Procedure
Rework overview:
A tie wrap will be used to move the 12V battery
cable away from the steering shaft.
Tape must be applied to the 12V battery cable
in
to prevent damage to the cable
insulation.
The tie wrap will be installed around the 12V
battery cable in and through hole
on the voltage converter.
NOTE
Photo taken from underhood with 12V battery and
battery tray removed for clarity.
This work can be performed through the left front
wheel well, without removing the left front wheel.
NOTE
It may be difficult to move the cable at lower
temperatures (under 40°F/4.5°C). Allowing the
vehicle to warm up in the workshop will aid in
repositioning the cable, if needed.
Apply tape to 12V battery cable:
Part Number Part Description
N -105-920-02 Cloth tape
Apply tape to 12V battery cable so a minimum
of 20mm of the 12V battery cable insulation is
covered.
The tape must be applied with a minimum of
50% overlay between windings, starting at the
cable branch.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 12 of 22
Install tie wrap and reposition 12V battery cable:
Part Number Part Description
N -106-622-01 Tie wrap
Install the new tie wrap through the hole in the
voltage converter and around the
12V battery cable near the branch in the
harness .
Install new tie wrap <1> approximately 20mm
from the existing tie wrap <2>.
The new tie wrap must be installed so the teeth
are facing outwards (smooth side against the
cables).
Tighten tie wrap just enough so a minimum
clearance of 10 mm between the 12V battery
cable and the steering shaft is achieved. Do
not overtighten.
Cut off excess tie wrap material and ensure
the tie wrap “buckle” does not make contact
with any other harnesses.
Proceed to Section E
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 13 of 22
Section D – Replacing 12V Battery Cable
Replacement overview:
If the 12V battery cable was making contact
with the steering shaft and copper wiring was
exposed, the cable requires replacement.
The new cable will be installed as an overlay.
The new cable should not have to be
repositioned.
While the new cable is on order:
o THE VEHICLE MUST NOT BE
RETURNED TO THE CUSTOMER.
o DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE.
De-energize the high-voltage system:
DANGER
High voltage increases the risk of fatal injury
Electrocution can cause severe bodily or fatal
injury
Have a high-voltage technician or a high-voltage
expert de-energize the high-voltage system.
Follow the Guided Functions test plan steps.
Pay close attention to all of the test plan steps.
Remove brace:
Remove the bolts <2>.
Remove the impact member <1>.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 14 of 22
Remove covers:
Release the hook <3>.
Remove the high-voltage connection cover
<2>.
When removing the high-voltage connection
cover <1> the cover has to lifted up at the
connection to the firewall in the .
The washer fluid filler neck will have to be
unclipped and moved to the side.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 15 of 22
Remove 12V battery:
Open the negative terminal cover above the
battery monitoring control module <3>.
Loosen the nut <1> several turns and remove
the battery monitoring control module <3>
from the battery negative terminal.
Disconnect the connector <2> from the Battery
Monitoring Control Module -J367-.
Wait 1 minute.
Check the voltage of the 12V vehicle electrical
system using a commercially available
voltmeter.
The voltage must be 0V.
Release the hooks .
Remove the cover <1>.
Loosen the nut <2>.
Remove the wire <1>.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 16 of 22
Loosen the nut <1>.
Remove wires <2> and <3>.
Loosen nut <4> and remove the cable from the
SA fuse panel.
Release the retaining straps for the bracket for
fuse panel A <1> in the direction of .
Remove the bracket for fuse panel A <1> and
move it to the side with the wires still
connected.
Loosen the nut <2> several turns and remove
the positive terminal battery clamp <1>.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 17 of 22
Remove the bolt <3>.
Remove the bracket <2>.
Remove the battery <1> in the direction of
travel from the battery tray and lift it upward out
of the engine compartment.
Remove battery tray:
Remove the bolts <2>.
Disconnect the cable tie from the battery tray
<1>.
Remove the battery tray <1>.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 18 of 22
Disconnect 12V cable from voltage converter:
Lift up the positive cable cap <5>.
Remove the bolt <4>.
Overlaying 12V cable:
Cut the existing 12V cable ends close to the
branches of the wiring harness.
Leave some of the cable ends protruding from
the wiring harness and wrap the ends in cloth
tape.
Overlay and wrap the new 12V cable onto the
existing wiring harness with cloth tape. The
new cable should be wrapped to match how
the original cable appeared.
After the overlay is complete, add yellow
electrical tape in a few visible areas around the
wiring harness to indicate a wiring repair has
been performed.
Connect 12V cable end to voltage conveter:
Torque 12V battery cable bolt to 20 Nm.
Reinstall cable cap in the reverse order of
removal.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 19 of 22
Reinstall battery tray and 12V battery:
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
Torque battery tray bolts to 9 Nm.
Insert the battery into the battery tray <1> so
that the battery clamping strip touches the rear
and side stops .
CAUTION
Risk of short circuit
The battery cable cover <1> must be installed
before tightening the battery negative terminal
clamp.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 20 of 22
Torque battery hold-down bolt <9> to 20 Nm.
Torque battery terminals to 5 Nm.
Torque power cables on top of battery to 6 Nm
(except voltage converter cable).
Torque nut <1> for voltage converter cable to
12 Nm.
Install covers.
Install impact member and torque bolts to 20
Nm.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 21 of 22
Recommission the high-voltage system:
DANGER
High voltage increases the risk of fatal injury
Electrocution can cause severe bodily or fatal
injury
Have a high-voltage technician or a high-voltage
expert recommission the high-voltage system.
Follow the Guided Functions test plan steps.
Pay close attention to all of the test plan steps.
Proceed to Section E
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
January 2023 97HA Page 22 of 22
Section E – Campaign Completion Label
Install Campaign Completion Label
Fill out and affix Campaign Completion
Label, part number CAMP 010 000, next to
the vehicle emission control information
label.
TIP
Ensure Campaign Completion Label does not cover
any existing label(s).
Proceed to Section F
Section F – Parts Return/Disposal
Properly store (retain), destroy or dispose of removed parts in accordance with all state/province and local
requirements, unless otherwise indicated and/or requested through the Warranty Parts Portal (WPP) for U.S. and
the Part Destruction and Core Disposition Report for Canada.**************************************************************************************************************
Form No. F_3.4_AHQ-GQO-CP-C_060 Rev.3.0 97HA USA
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
3800 Hamlin Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
This notice applies to your vehicle: ,
NHTSA: 22V956
Subject: Safety Recall 97HA – 12V Battery Charging Cable
Dear Volkswagen Owner,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Volkswagen has
decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2023 model year Volkswagen ID.4
vehicles equipped with rear-wheel drive. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this
action.
What is the issue? On affected vehicles (rear-wheel drive only), the 12V battery charging cable may
contact the steering column shaft, causing the cable insulation to wear through. If
this happens, it may result in a short circuit. A short circuit can lead to a loss of
motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash. A short circuit in this
case also increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The affected cable is a low voltage cable; therefore there is no risk of a highvoltage
electric shock to occupants or servicing technicians.
A risk of potential damage to the steering system (due to electrical current passing
through) cannot be ruled out.
What will we do? To correct this defect, your authorized Volkswagen dealer will inspect the 12V
battery charging cable and repair or replace it if necessary, free of charge.
The inspection and, if necessary, the repair should take less than an hour to
complete. Replacement of the 12V battery cable (if needed) will take up to three
hours to complete.
Please keep in mind that your dealer may need additional time for the preparation
of the repair, as well as to accommodate their daily workshop schedule and for
parts ordering (if needed).
What should you do? Please contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer without delay to schedule this
recall work. To set up an appointment online, please visit www.vw.com/find-adealer.
Precautions you
should take
As a precaution, owners of affected vehicles are advised to park outside
away from buildings or other structures and other vehicles due to the
potential risk of vehicle fire due to this condition.
Form No. F_3.4_AHQ-GQO-CP-C_060 Rev.3.0 97HA USA
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
If the vehicle develops a short circuit due to the recall condition, there will be
warning messages in the display advising of low 12V battery charge while driving.
In rare cases it is possible that there may be a burning smell, smoke, sparks or fire
near the left front of the vehicle. Contact an authorized dealer without delay if your
vehicle experiences any of these conditions.
Lease vehicles and
address changes
If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this action, the
law requires you to forward this letter immediately via first-class mail to the lessee
within ten (10) days of receipt. If you have changed your address or sold the
vehicle, please fill out the enclosed prepaid Owner Reply card and mail it to us so
we can update our records.
Can we assist you
further?
If your authorized Volkswagen dealer fails or is unable to complete this work free of
charge within a reasonable time, or if you should have any questions about this
communication, please reach out to us using your preferred method of
communication at www.vw.com/contact or by calling us at 800-893-5298.
Checking your vehicle
for open Recalls and
Service Campaigns
To check your vehicle’s eligibility for repair under this or any other recall/service
campaign, please visit www.vw.com/owners/recalls and enter your Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) into the Recall/Service Campaign Lookup tool.
If you still cannot obtain satisfaction, you may file a complaint with: The Administrator, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle
Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
We apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause; however we are taking this action to help ensure
your safety and continued satisfaction with your vehicle.
Sincerely,
Volkswagen Customer Protection
Formulario n.° F_3.4_AHQ-GQO-CP-C_060 Rev.3.0 97HA USA
CAMPAÑA DE LLAMADA A REVISIÓN IMPORTANTE POR MOTIVOS DE SEGURIDAD
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
3800 Hamlin Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
El presente aviso corresponde a su vehículo: ,
NHTSA: 22V956
Asunto: Campaña de llamada a revisión por motivos de seguridad 97HA: Cable de carga de batería de 12V
Estimado propietario de un vehículo Volkswagen:
El presente aviso se le envía de acuerdo con la Ley Nacional de Seguridad de Tráfico y Vehículos Motorizados de
EE. UU. Volkswagen ha determinado que existe un defecto relacionado con la seguridad de los vehículos
motorizados en ciertos vehículos Volkswagen ID.4 modelo 2023 equipados con tracción trasera. Nuestros
registros indican que usted es propietario de uno de los vehículos afectados por esta campaña.
¿Cuál es el problema? En los vehículos afectados (solamente los de tracción trasera), es posible que el
cable de carga de la batería de 12V haga contacto con el eje de la columna de
dirección, lo que causa el desgaste del aislamiento del cable. Si esto sucede, puede
generar un cortocircuito. Un cortocircuito puede llevar a una pérdida de energía
motriz mientras conduce, lo que aumenta el riesgo de chocar. En este caso un
cortocircuito también aumenta el riesgo de que se incendie el vehículo.
El cable afectado es un cable de voltaje bajo. Por lo tanto, no hay riesgo de que los
ocupantes o los técnicos de servicio sufran una descarga eléctrica de alto voltaje.
No se puede descartar un riesgo de posibles daños en el sistema de dirección
(debido al paso de corriente eléctrica).
¿Qué haremos? Para corregir este defecto, su concesionario Volkswagen autorizado inspeccionará el
cable de carga de batería de 12V y lo reparará o reemplazará, si es necesario, de
forma gratuita.
La inspección y la reparación (si es necesaria) deben tomar menos de una hora en
realizarse. El reemplazo del cable de batería de 12V (de ser necesario) tomará hasta
tres horas en realizarse.
No obstante, considere la posibilidad de que su concesionario necesite tiempo
adicional para la preparación del servicio, la organización del horario del taller y el
pedido de las partes (de ser necesario).
¿Qué debe hacer? Comuníquese con su concesionario Volkswagen autorizado de inmediato para
programar este servicio de revisión. Para concertar una cita en línea, visite
www.vw.com/find-a-dealer.
¿Qué precauciones
debe tomar?
Como precaución, se les aconseja a los propietarios de los vehículos afectados
estacionar afuera y lejos de los edificios u otras estructuras y otros vehículos
debido al posible riesgo de que se incendie el vehículo por esta condición.
Formulario n.° F_3.4_AHQ-GQO-CP-C_060 Rev.3.0 97HA USA
CAMPAÑA DE LLAMADA A REVISIÓN IMPORTANTE POR MOTIVOS DE SEGURIDAD
Si el vehículo desarrolla un cortocircuito debido a la condición de la llamada a
revisión, aparecerán mensajes de advertencia de carga baja de la batería de 12V
en la pantalla mientras conduce. En muy pocos casos es posible que haya un
pequeño olor a quemado, humo, chispas o fuego cerca de la parte delantera
izquierda del vehículo. Póngase en contacto de inmediato con el concesionario
autorizado si su vehículo sufre cualquiera de estas condiciones.
Vehículos rentados y
cambios de dirección
Si usted es el arrendador y propietario registrado del vehículo identificado en esta
campaña, la ley exige que reenvíe esta carta de inmediato al arrendatario por
correo de primera clase en el plazo de los diez (10) días posteriores a la
recepción. Si cambió de dirección o vendió el vehículo, complete la tarjeta
prepagada de respuesta del propietario adjunta y envíenosla para que podamos
actualizar nuestros registros.
¿De qué otra forma
podemos ayudarlo?
Si su concesionario Volkswagen autorizado no le brinda este servicio de forma
gratuita dentro de un plazo razonable o no está en condiciones de hacerlo, o si
tiene alguna pregunta sobre este aviso, póngase en contacto con nosotros
mediante el medio de comunicación que prefiera a través de www.vw.com/contact
o por teléfono al 800-893-5298.
Verificación de su
vehículo para
campañas de llamada a
revisión o de servicio
vigentes
Si desea comprobar la elegibilidad de su vehículo para una reparación en el marco
de esta o de cualquier otra campaña de llamada a revisión o de servicio, visite
www.vw.com/owners/recalls e ingrese el número de identificación del vehículo
(VIN) en la herramienta Recall/Service Campaign Lookup (Búsqueda de
campañas de llamada a revisión o de servicio).
Si aún no está satisfecho, puede presentar una queja a la siguiente dirección: The Administrator, National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. También puede
llamar a la línea directa y gratuita de seguridad de vehículos al 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) o
ingresar a http://www.safercar.gov.
Le pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente que esto pueda haberle ocasionado; sin embargo, hemos
tomado esta medida para garantizar su seguridad y su continua satisfacción con el vehículo.
Atentamente,
Defensa del Consumidor de Volkswagen
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VOLKSWAGEN DEALER COMMUNICATION
Ensure all dealership personnel are aware of this notice so they are able to address customer questions. Contact Warranty if you require
additional assistance. Direct press inquiries to Volkswagen Public Relations.
Volkswagen Customer Protection 97HA_DLR_LAUNCH
Repair Available – Safety Recall 97HA / 12V Battery Charging Cable
This notice is for: Dealer Principal
General Manager
Sales Managers
Service Manager
Parts Manager
Service Consultant
Warranty Administrator
Technicians
Date: January 04, 2023
Issue: On affected vehicles (rear-wheel drive only), the 12V battery charging cable may contact
the steering column shaft, causing the cable insulation to wear through. If this happens,
it may result in a short circuit. A short circuit can lead to a loss of motive power while
driving which increases the risk of a crash. A short circuit in this case also increases the
risk of a vehicle fire.
The affected cable is a low voltage cable; therefore there is no risk of a high-voltage
electric shock to occupants or servicing technicians. A risk of potential damage to the
steering system (due to electrical current passing through) cannot be ruled out.
Precautions: If the vehicle develops a short circuit due to the recall condition, there will be warning
messages in the display advising of low 12V battery charge while driving. In rare cases
it is possible that there may be a burning smell, smoke, sparks or fire near the left front
of the vehicle.
As a precaution, owners of affected vehicles are advised to park outside away from
buildings or other structures and other vehicles due to the potential risk of vehicle fire
due to this condition.
The affected cable is a low voltage cable; therefore there is no risk of a high-voltage
electric shock to occupants or servicing technicians.
Repair: REPAIR AVAILABLE – January 04, 2023 / Inspect the 12V battery charging cable
and repair or replace it if necessary.
See ELSA/ServiceNet for complete repair & claiming instructions
Check both the daily Campaign Open Inventory report and OMD for affected
vehicles in inventory. Verify OPEN status in ELSA on the day of repair.
Repair every affected inventory vehicle before delivery to consumers.
Parts Department: There will be no parts allocation. Please reference the Repair Projection Tool to view
your potential VIN population. Parts will be managed by Free Order. If 12V cable is
required, this will be VIN to Order.
Affected Vehicles Country Beginning
Model Year
Ending
Model Year Vehicle Vehicle
Count
USA 2023 2023 ID4 1,042
CAN 2023 2023 ID4 42
*Counts reflect overall population; some vehicles may have already been repaired. Check Campaigns/Actions
screen in Elsa on the day of repair to verify that a VIN qualifies for repair under this action. Elsa is the only valid
campaign inquiry & verification source.
Notes: Schedule owner repairs immediately
Owner mailing – January 2023
U.S.A.: Loaner/rental coverage cannot be claimed under this action. However,
loaner/rental may be covered under the Alternate Transportation Program. Please refer
to the Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual for loaner claims information
and reimbursement details.
Canada: Loaner/rental coverage cannot be claimed under this action. Please refer to the
Volkswagen Service Loaner Program to determine loaner eligibility.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: VEHICLES AFFECTED BY SAFETY & COMPLIANCE RECALLS
New Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: It is a violation of federal law for a dealer to deliver a new
motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by
this notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. By law,
dealers must correct, prior to delivery for sale or lease, any vehicle that fails to comply with an
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or that contains a defect relating to motor
vehicle safety.
Pre-Owned Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: Dealers should not deliver any pre-owned vehicles in
their inventory which are involved in a safety or compliance recall until the defect has been
remedied.
-END OF MESSAGE
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-956
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Submission Date : DEC 29, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-956
Manufacturer Recall No. : 97HA
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Address : 3800 Hamlin Road
Auburn Hills MI 48326
Company phone : 1-800-893-5298
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 1,042
Estimated percentage with defect : 3 %
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 VOLKSWAGEN ID4
Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by review of supplier production records to
identify the affected parts that were subject to production deviations. The recalled
products differ from products that were not included in the recall because the
affected vehicles that received the defective parts are rear-wheel drive vehicles
produced at the Chattanooga assembly plant during a specific time frame. All-wheel
drive vehicles and vehicles produced at other assembly plants are not included in this
recall.
ID4: 1042
Production Dates : OCT 18, 2022 – DEC 15, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1V2CMPE86PC001704 End : 1V2CMPE84PC009915 ✔ Not sequential
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : On affected vehicles (rear-wheel drive only) , the 12V battery charging cable
may contact the steering column shaft, causing the cable insulation to wear
through.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If this happens, it may result in a short circuit. A short circuit can lead to a loss
of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash. A short
circuit in this case also increases the risk of a vehicle fire. The affected cable is
a low voltage cable; therefore there is no risk of a high-voltage electric shock
to occupants or servicing technicians. A risk of potential damage to the
steering system (due to electrical current passing through) cannot be ruled
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
out.
Description of the Cause : The bend in the affected part was not made to production specifications. The
bend assures the correct routing of the cable and adequate clearance from the
steering shaft. Some parts were delivered for production with the bend in the
correct position, and some parts have the bend in an incorrect position.
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
If the vehicle develops a short circuit due to the recall condition, there will be
warning messages in the display advising of low 12V battery charge while
driving. In rare cases it is possible that there may be a burning smell, smoke,
sparks or fire near the left front of the vehicle.
As a precaution, owners of affected vehicles are advised to park outside away
from buildings or other structures and other vehicles due to the potential risk
of vehicle fire due to this condition. The affected cable is a low voltage cable
therefore there is no risk of a high-voltage electric shock to occupants or
servicing technicians.
Involved Components :
Component Name 1 : Wiring harness for 12V battery connecting cable
Component Description : Wiring harness for 12V battery connecting cable
Component Part Number : 1EA.971.227
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : Arcomex
Address : Ixtacuixtla de M.Matamoros
Tlaxcala Foreign States
Country : Mexico
Chronology :
December 8, 2022: During a pre-delivery inspection, a dealer noticed the subject production deviation on a
single vehicle and reported it to Volkswagen.
December 14, 2022 – December 20, 2022: Based on the dealer’s report, an internal investigation was
conducted both with supplier and at the Chattanooga assembly plant to identify the potentially affected
population, root cause, and potential safety impact of the deviation. It was found that certain 12V battery
connecting cables received from the supplier were out of specification and could lead to the subject production
deviation.
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
December 21, 2022: The topic was presented to the Volkswagen Product Safety Committee and the committee
made the determination to conduct a safety recall.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : At no cost to customers, dealers will inspect the 12V battery charging cable
and repair or replace it if necessary. Volkswagen will not offer a
reimbursement plan under this recall.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
The recall remedy component can be distinguished from the recalled
component because it has the correct bend and therefore has the correct
amount of clearance from the steering column shaft.
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
December 14, 2022: Check on Production line to assure >10mm clearance
in every case.
December 15, 2022: Rework of incoming parts by supplier Arcomex
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers/owners: on or before February 27, 2023
Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 27, 2023 – FEB 27, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : FEB 27, 2023 – FEB 27, 2023
* NR – Not Reported
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