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Fire, Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert NumberA12/00616/21
BrandFord
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeFire, Injuries
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginGermany
Model Numbere13*2007/46*1911*08, Type: DEH
Published7 May 2021

Risk Description

A nut securing the Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (mHEV) battery terminal may not have been tightened correctly, which could result in a fault in the electrical connection. This may lead to the loss of the mHEV function and to local overheating and possible melting of the surrounding components during driving, increasing the risk of fire.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (mHEV)

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