Puma MHEV
Fire, Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01195/20 |
| Brand | Ford |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | Romania |
| Model Number | e9*2007/46*3165*00 |
| Published | 4 September 2020 |
Risk Description
The hybrid battery connections may not have been torqued according to the Ford specification, which can result in a poor electrical connection.This can lead to the loss of the hybrid drive (MHEV) function, increasing the risk of an accident.Furthermore, localized overheating and possible melting of surrounding components can occur, increasing the risk of fire.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 31/08/2020