[Recalled] Ford Kuga PHEV — Internal or charging fault could cause the High Voltage (HV) battery pack to ve… | EU Safety Gate 2020-11-27
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Ford Kuga PHEV |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Ford |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/01607/20 |
| Country of notice | United Kingdom |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Fire |
| Notice date | 27 November 2020 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: Internal or charging fault could cause the High Voltage (HV) battery pack to vent hot gas. As such gases have not been routed away from other components, they will cause them to exceed their designed working temperatures. Overheating of components such as the fuel tank and fuel lines will increase the risk of the vehicle catching fire.
This Serious risk recall concerns Motor vehicles products distributed in United Kingdom and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
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