Passenger car - Ford Focus Turnier
Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0453/08 |
| Brand | FORD |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Vehicle type WVTA, DNW, EU type approval e13*97/27*040*, e13*98/14*0095*03 and e13*98/14D0056*04 (LPG) |
| Published | 25 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.