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Fiat 500X, Tipo passenger car — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireJul 14, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Fiat 500X, Tipo passenger car — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Fiat 500X, Tipo passenger car — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Fiat 500X, Tipo passenger car — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The pressure build-up valve (PBU) of the 48 volt battery may be defective. This could lead to a loss of battery functionality and overheating if water gets in, 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

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer

Product description

Passenger car

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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