EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Jeep “Avenger /MHEV” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00844/26
Summary
There is insufficient clearance (< 10 mm), between the tube of the petrol particulate filter and the terminal protection cap of the 48 V belt-driven starter alternator. In wet conditions, the insufficient clearance and contact between these components can lead to water infiltration, causing an electric arc which may trigger a thermal event, such as overheating. There is a risk of fire. The product does not comply…
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Product
Passenger car — Jeep
- Brand
- Jeep
- Name / model
- Avenger /MHEV · e3*2018/858*00078*04*00 e3*2018/858*00078*06*00 e3*2018/858*00078*07*00 e3*2018/858*00078*09*00 e3*2018/858*00078*11*00 e3*2018/858*00078*12*00 e3*2018/858*00078*13*00 e3*2018/858*00078*14*00, g11*2018/858*01117*00*00 g11*2018/858*01117*01*00
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car. VIN: ZAC5JAVP9PJK03276 - ZAC5JAVP3VJM49625
- Production dates: 09.03.2023 - 18.12.2025
What is the risk?
- There is insufficient clearance (< 10 mm), between the tube of the petrol particulate filter and the terminal protection cap of the 48 V belt-driven starter alternator. In wet conditions, the insufficient clearance and contact between these components can lead to water infiltration, causing an electric arc which may trigger a thermal event, such as overheating. There is a risk of fire. The product does not comply with 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: 09/03/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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