Passenger car - Ford Focus Turnier

Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number0453/08
BrandFORD
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeFire
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginGermany
Model NumberVehicle type WVTA, DNW, EU type approval e13*97/27*040*, e13*98/14*0095*03 and e13*98/14D0056*04 (LPG)
Published25 April 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of fire because salt from the roads can cause corrosion in the control module of the radiator fan. The salt can penetrate into the electronics and cause overheating. As a result the module, surrounding cables and other components may catch fire.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Concerns only vehicles with diesel engines made between 16.07.2004 and 01.12.2006.

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