EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Mercedes-Benz “EQC” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01180/22
Summary
The high-voltage battery may not meet specifications. If a cell module is not screwed tight enough, the connection could be loosened by vibrations while in motion. The electrical resistance of the connection could increase and the temperature could rise in this area, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers…
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Product
Passenger car — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- EQC · 204 X, e1*2001/116*0480*41
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car, EQC-class (BR 293)
- Production dates: 26.05.2021- 12.07.2021
- Recall information: http://www.Mercedes-Benz
What is the risk?
- The high-voltage battery may not meet specifications. If a cell module is not screwed tight enough, the connection could be loosened by vibrations while in motion. The electrical resistance of the connection could increase and the temperature could rise in this area, creating 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: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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