EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Pickup truck Ford “Ranger” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00187/24
Summary
The nuts connecting the high-pressure lines between the fuel pump and the injector nozzles may not have been correctly tightened. Over time, they could become detached, leading to a fuel leak. Consequently, leaking diesel could come into contact with the exhaust manifold, the turbocharger, or the catalyst, thereby increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market…
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Product
Pickup truck — Ford
- Brand
- Ford
- Name / model
- Ranger · 2AB, e5*2007/46*0080*10-*11
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry
- Production dates: 21.7.2022 - 6.4.2023
- Recall information: https://www.ford.de/hilfe/r%C3%Bcckrufe
What is the risk?
- The nuts connecting the high-pressure lines between the fuel pump and the injector nozzles may not have been correctly tightened. Over time, they could become detached, leading to a fuel leak. Consequently, leaking diesel could come into contact with the exhaust manifold, the turbocharger, or the catalyst, thereby increasing the 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): ImporterCategory 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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