The risk
The electrodes of the traction batteries may be incorrectly aligned. This could result in a short circuit between the electrodes and lead to a thermal runaway of the battery, causing it to emit toxic smoke without flame. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
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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: 07/12/2020
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 DS alerts
49 EU Safety Gate alerts for DS since 2019; the most were issued in 2025 (12).
| Ds8 Fire | Aug 2026 |
| Ds4 v2, ds8 Injuries | Jun 2026 |
| Ds4 v2 Fire | Jun 2026 |
| DS4 V2, DS7 Crossback Injuries | Apr 2026 |
| DS3 Crossback Fire | Mar 2026 |
| DS4 V2, DS7 Crossback Fire | Feb 2026 |
| DS7 Crossback Environment | Oct 2025 |
| DS7 Crossback Fire | Sept 2025 |