EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Mobile home/camper van Dethleffs “Globetrotter XXLA, Grand Alpa Plus” — risk: fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00366/21
Summary
The installation of the battery cable harness in the area of the steering column/cardan shaft may be faulty.This can result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of fire.
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Product
Mobile home/camper van — Dethleffs
- Brand
- Dethleffs
- Name / model
- Globetrotter XXLA, Grand Alpa Plus · Type.: EG/DI 001, e1*2001/116*0250
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Mobile home/camper van
- Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 15 April 2017 and 13 July 2020.
What is the risk?
- The installation of the battery cable harness in the area of the steering column/cardan shaft may be faulty.This can result in a short circuit, 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 users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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