EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Ford “Fiesta mHEV, Puma” — risk: burns, fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00491/21
Summary
The earth connection of the traction battery may not be tightened with the correct torque.As a result it could become loose, leading to increased risk of fire.
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Product
Passenger car — Ford
- Brand
- Ford
- Name / model
- Fiesta mHEV, Puma · Type: JHH, e9*2007/46*3142*14+*16
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: Puma: between 18 June 2020 and 4 November 2021; Fiesta: between 15 June 2020 and 3 November 2020
What is the risk?
- The earth connection of the traction battery may not be tightened with the correct torque.As a result it could become loose, leading to increased 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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