The risk
The screws that are connecting the internal power poles to each of the two 51.4 V modules of the electric vehicle’s traction battery may be inadequate. This could increase the risk of fire.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 01/02/2021
Other fire alerts in 2021
76 of the 549 motor vehicle alerts published in 2021 concerned the same risk.
| A12/01833/21 24 Dec 2021 | Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio |
| A12/01842/21 24 Dec 2021 | Citroen, DS Berlingo, C5 Aircross, DS7 Crossback |
| A12/01845/21 24 Dec 2021 | Peugeot Partner/Rifter, 508 |
| A12/01675/21 3 Dec 2021 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| A12/01676/21 3 Dec 2021 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| A12/01682/21 3 Dec 2021 | Ford Focus |
| A12/01683/21 3 Dec 2021 | Jeep Wrangler |
| A12/01611/21 26 Nov 2021 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
Who notified alerts in 2021
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 363 |
| France | 82 |
| Portugal | 37 |
| Poland | 22 |
| Austria | 11 |
| Belgium | 10 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2021
More AIXAM alerts
3 EU Safety Gate alerts for AIXAM since 2018; the most were issued in 2021 (2).
| S9 Fire | Apr 2021 |
| S9 Injuries | Apr 2018 |