The risk
The DC/DC converter may have been damaged during in its production, which can result in failure of the module, causing a short circuit and creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with 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.
Product: Passenger car, fitted with a plug-in hybrid system which includes a DC/DC converter
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · official text, unchanged
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: 31/07/2023
Models on CarsLore
The alert names these models; open one for its complaints, recalls in other countries and inspection results.
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| A12/02539/23 20 Oct 2023 | Alfa Romeo Tonale |
| A12/02543/23 20 Oct 2023 | Ford Explorer, Transit Custom |
| A12/02479/23 13 Oct 2023 | Opel Ampera-e |
| A12/02320/23 29 Sept 2023 | Bentley Bentayga |
| A12/02214/23 15 Sept 2023 | Volvo V60, S60, XC40 |
Who notified alerts in 2023
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 229 |
| France | 107 |
| Poland | 20 |
| Portugal | 19 |
| Belgium | 8 |
| Luxembourg | 5 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2023
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