Heated windscreen earth point
Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0121/07 |
| Brand | Ford |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Belgium |
| Model Number | Passengers’ cars, models C-MAX & GALAXY |
| Published | 23 February 2007 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of fire because the affected vehicles may not have the heated windscreen earth point tightened to the specification. An incorrectly tightened bolt may lead to electrical arcing and in some cases the arcing may cause scorching or burning of the surrounding trim components.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importerDate of entry into force: Unknown