EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Mobile home / camper van Challenger “268 GRAPHITE VIP, 287GA GRAPHITE VIP, 328 GRAPHITE VIP, 337GA GRAPHITE, 396 GRAPHITE” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01212/21
Summary
The nuts of the 12V earthing connector may be tightened incorrectly, which could result in disrupted electrical connection and increased electrical resistance.As a result, heating may occur when the vehicle is running and significant electricity is used in the accommodation part over a period of several hours, leading to increased risk of fire. The product fails to meet the requirements set out in the Regulation on…
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Product
Mobile home / camper van — Challenger
- Brand
- Challenger
- Name / model
- 268 GRAPHITE VIP, 287GA GRAPHITE VIP, 328 GRAPHITE VIP, 337GA GRAPHITE, 396 GRAPHITE · Fiat: e13*2007/46*1216*24, Ford: e13*2007/46*1260*20,
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Mobile home/camper van; Model year: 2021.
- Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 19 April and 3 June 2021
What is the risk?
- The nuts of the 12V earthing connector may be tightened incorrectly, which could result in disrupted electrical connection and increased electrical resistance.As a result, heating may occur when the vehicle is running and significant electricity is used in the accommodation part over a period of several hours, leading to increased risk of fire. The product fails to meet the requirements set out in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical entities 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: 07/07/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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