Audi recalls electric e-tron for fire risk
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Audi is recalling 1,644 of its new electric e-tron SUVs due to a fire risk.
The automaker discovered that a bad seal can let moisture into the battery compartment and potentially cause a short and start a fire.
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There have been no real-world incidents, according to the automaker. Only 540 of the affected vehicles have made their way into the hands of customers.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The $75,795 vehicle has a range of 204 miles per charge and competes against the Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model X.
Repairs are expected to begin in August, and owners are not being told to stop driving their vehicles.
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