Suzuki Across: In The Plug-in Hybrid System When The Battery Voltage Drops Due To Continued Use Of Ev Mode In Cold Temperatures Sudden Acceleration May Result In Insufficient Battery Charge-discharge
SUZUKI ACROSS Recall Summary Suzuki is recalling 234 ACROSS plug-in hybrid vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because the battery voltage can drop unexpectedly when the vehicle operates in electric-only mode during cold weather, potentially causing sudden acceleration and loss of power. The hybrid system may shut down due to insufficient battery charge-discharge control, which increases the risk of a crash. Suzuki will reprogram the hybrid vehicle control computer to fix the issue.
- Recalling firm
- SUZUKI
- Product
- Vehicles: SUZUKI ACROSS. Units affected: 234
- Reason
- In the plug-in hybrid system when the battery voltage drops due to continued use of EV mode in cold temperatures sudden acceleration may result in insufficient battery charge-discharge control and a lower voltage than expected. This may cause the warning light to come on and the hybrid system to shut down. This could result in a loss of drive and an increased risk of a crash. Remedy: Reprogram the hybrid vehicle control ECU.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2023-03-03
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/17378082-5e7e-4301-a535-e0ca3f57468c