Heated windscreen earth point

Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number0121/07
BrandFord
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeFire
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginBelgium
Model NumberPassengers’ cars, models C-MAX & GALAXY
Published23 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

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