EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Mini “Countryman” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01343/20
Summary
A short circuit in the high-voltage battery could occur during initial charging due to a particle in the form of a welding bead. This may trigger a chain reaction in the battery, increasing the risk of fire.
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Product
Passenger car — Mini
- Brand
- Mini
- Name / model
- Countryman · Type-approval number: e1*2007/46*1682, Type: FMX
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 4 June and 16 July 2020.
What is the risk?
- A short circuit in the high-voltage battery could occur during initial charging due to a particle in the form of a welding bead. This may trigger a chain reaction in the battery, 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: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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