The risk
A surge protector device is fitted across the vehicle batteries to prevent damage to vehicle components if the vehicle is jump started. This device can, over time, become corroded internally resulting in a short circuit which can overheat the device until it catches 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: 26/04/2019
Other fire alerts in 2019
50 of the 509 motor vehicle alerts published in 2019 concerned the same risk.
| A12/00028/19 20 Dec 2019 | Volvo S80, V70, XC70, S60, S60CC, V60, V60CC, XC60, V40 and V40CC |
| A12/1953/19 13 Dec 2019 | Volvo S60, V60, V40, V40CC, S90, V90, V90CC and XC90 |
| A12/1765/19 29 Nov 2019 | Polaris Ranger Diesel |
| A12/1802/19 29 Nov 2019 | Mercedes-Benz Unimog |
| A12/1725/19 22 Nov 2019 | Polaris Ranger XP 1000 |
| A12/1749/19 22 Nov 2019 | Mercedes-Benz Actros, Antos, Arocs, Atego, Econic |
| A12/1752/19 22 Nov 2019 | Mercedes-Benz Vito |
| A12/1604/19 1 Nov 2019 | Emerson/Tescom Gas pressure regulator |
Who notified alerts in 2019
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 335 |
| United Kingdom | 47 |
| Portugal | 45 |
| France | 39 |
| Italy | 12 |
| Poland | 10 |
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