The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26E009000·Announced 2026-03-05

Webasto Recalls CV Standard Gen1 Traction Batteries Due to Failure Risk

Webasto is recalling specific CV Standard Gen1 traction batteries that may fail, potentially causing loss of drive power or a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (traction battery) with explicit reports of increased risk of fire and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Webasto Thermo & Comfort NA, INC is recalling certain CV Standard Gen1 Batteries, specifically part numbers 5613175, 5610618, and 5610610 that include a Samsung SDI Co cell in a 2P configuration. The recall addresses a defect where the high-voltage batteries may fail.

The battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the failure can increase the risk of a fire.

Webasto will install a new software update free of charge to correct the issue. The notification schedule has not yet been determined. Vehicle owners should contact their respective vehicle manufacturer's customer service phone number, which is listed in each vehicle recall, for further information.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY recall
Manufacturer
Webasto Thermo & Comfort NA, INC
Category
Vehicle — Traction Battery
Hazard
Affected units
89

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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