The risk
Owing to over-tight fitting of the cable harness, vibrations may result in breakage of the cable lug of the earth cable on the engine fixing bolt. As a result, the vehicle may lose all electrical power, which may in turn lead to sudden and, for the driver, unforeseeable failure of the dashboard instruments, vehicle lighting and hazard warning lights and to the loss of traction (engine cuts out).
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
Other injuries alerts in 2015
207 of the 240 motor vehicle alerts published in 2015 concerned the same risk.
| A12/1669/15 25 Dec 2015 | Mercedes-Benz S Class |
| A12/1671/15 25 Dec 2015 | Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler Jeep: Renegade, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee Dodge: RAM Trucks, Viper, Durango, Challenger, Charger Chry |
| A12/1672/15 25 Dec 2015 | Tesla Model S |
| A12/1677/15 25 Dec 2015 | Indian Motorcycle Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster & Dark Horse |
| A12/1697/15 25 Dec 2015 | MG MG6 (Diesel) |
| A12/1702/15 25 Dec 2015 | Chrysler, Dodge, Dodge RAM 300, Durango, Dakota, Magnum, Charger, RAM |
| A12/1722/15 25 Dec 2015 | Opel/Vauxhall Adam, Corsa E |
| A12/1725/15 25 Dec 2015 | Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Magnum. |
Who notified alerts in 2015
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 114 |
| United Kingdom | 44 |
| Portugal | 38 |
| Greece | 13 |
| Spain | 7 |
| Malta | 7 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2015
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