EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Ford “Puma MHEV” — risk: fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01195/20
Summary
The hybrid battery connections may not have been torqued according to the Ford specification, which can result in a poor electrical connection.This can lead to the loss of the hybrid drive (MHEV) function, increasing the risk of an accident.Furthermore, localized overheating and possible melting of surrounding components can occur, increasing the risk of fire.
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Product
Passenger car — Ford
- Brand
- Ford
- Name / model
- Puma MHEV · e9*2007/46*3165*00
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 12 November 2019 and 13 July 2020.
What is the risk?
- The hybrid battery connections may not have been torqued according to the Ford specification, which can result in a poor electrical connection.This can lead to the loss of the hybrid drive (MHEV) function, increasing the risk of an accident.Furthermore, localized overheating and possible melting of surrounding components can occur, 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: 31/08/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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