Passenger car “Ford Galaxy, S-Max”
Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0636/06 |
| Brand | Ford |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | WA6, e13*2001/116*0185*00 |
| Published | 6 October 2006 |
Risk Description
These cars may cause a risk of fire due to shorting at the alternator terminal. In the vehicles affected, a possible short-circuit at the alternator terminal B+ may cause the protective and insulating material to melt. It is not impossible for fire to occur in the engine compartment when the vehicle is travelling or has been parked.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Description: This notification concerns vehicles manufactured in the period 01.02.-11.06.2006 with 2.0 litre Duratec HE engines. The operation is being carried out under the code 6U049 and information is provided by the dealers.