Written by: Karim Hammam
The German company Volkswagen has announced the recall of 85,000 electric vehicles worldwide, due to potential manufacturing defects in high-voltage battery cells.
Recall Details
The recall includes thousands of vehicles bearing the Volkswagen brand, as the company has discovered manufacturing defects in the battery cells that may lead to overheating.
Safety Risks
The risk lies in the possibility of a fire occurring as a result of the defective batteries overheating, which necessitates immediate intervention to repair the defect or replace the affected units.
Impact on Electrification Transition Plans
This recall represents a setback to the company's plans aimed at increasing its production of low-emission vehicles, and poses challenges to its strategy in the electric vehicle market.
