EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car DS automobiles “DS3” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00172/22
Summary
Due to an error in the manufacturing process, a short circuit may occur in the battery located under the front bonnet.This could increase the risk of fire while the vehicle is being charged or on is in motion. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical…
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Product
Passenger car — DS automobiles
- Brand
- DS automobiles
- Name / model
- DS3 · e2*2007/46*0639*06, e2*2007/46*0639*08, e2*2007/46*0639*09, e2*2007/46*0639*11, e2*2007/46*0639*12
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: 17/02/2020 - 06/07/2020
What is the risk?
- Due to an error in the manufacturing process, a short circuit may occur in the battery located under the front bonnet.This could increase the risk of fire while the vehicle is being charged or on is in motion. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in 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: 25/11/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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