EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Light commercial vehicle Ford “Transit, Transit Custom” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00932/26
Summary
Excessive gas emission has been identified in the affected 12V batteries. In the absence of a vent tube, hazardous gases such as hydrogen sulphide may enter the driver compartment from under the front seat, posing a risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units…
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Product
Light commercial vehicle — Ford
- Brand
- Ford
- Name / model
- Transit, Transit Custom · FCC, FED, FFD, FDD, FCD, FAD, FBD, FAC, e1*2007/46*1005*22-*24, e1*2007/46*1096*21-*26, e1*2007/46*1097*18-*23, e1*2007/46*1098*20-*25, e1*2007/46*1100*21-*26, e5*2007/46*1032*09-*11,*13,*14, e5*2007/46*1033*05-*10, e5*2007/46*1034*10-*11
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Light commercial vehicle.
- Production dates: 01.08.2021 - 08.12.2025
- Recall information: https://www.ford.com/support/recalls-details/
What is the risk?
- Excessive gas emission has been identified in the affected 12V batteries. In the absence of a vent tube, hazardous gases such as hydrogen sulphide may enter the driver compartment from under the front seat, posing a risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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