EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorry Mercedes-Benz “eActros 983, eEconic 956” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01991/24
Summary
The electrical voltage stability of the high-voltage battery pack (CB400) may not be sufficiently stable due to the presence of a metal foreign body. Repeated surge events during charging could potentially damage affected batteries, posing a risk of fire. 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…
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Product
Lorry — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- eActros 983, eEconic 956 · NGE-L62DN, 963-0-A, 963-0-C, 963-4-A, e1*2018/858*00029*00, *04-*08, e1*2018/858*00039*00-*06, e1*2018/858*00045*00-*07, e1*2018/858*00040*04-*06
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry
- Production dates: 15/09/2023 - 05/03/2024
What is the risk?
- The electrical voltage stability of the high-voltage battery pack (CB400) may not be sufficiently stable due to the presence of a metal foreign body. Repeated surge events during charging could potentially damage affected batteries, posing a risk of fire. 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
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