EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Renault “RENAULT 5 - R4 E-Tech” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00796/26
Summary
A production anomaly at the supplier’s facility may cause delamination of the anode in a battery cell, where electrode material detaches and can damage the current collector and separator, potentially leading to an internal short circuit in the traction battery and resulting in loss of autonomy, inability to recharge, or thermal runaway which could lead to a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
Passenger car — Renault
- Brand
- Renault
- Name / model
- RENAULT 5 - R4 E-Tech · e2*2018/858*00093*05, g11*2018/858*00758*04
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: 12.12.2025 - 28.01.2026
What is the risk?
- A production anomaly at the supplier’s facility may cause delamination of the anode in a battery cell, where electrode material detaches and can damage the current collector and separator, potentially leading to an internal short circuit in the traction battery and resulting in loss of autonomy, inability to recharge, or thermal runaway which could lead to 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: 10/03/2026
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