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Ford Focus passenger car — fire risk (A12/01794/23)

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireAug 11, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Ford Focus passenger car — fire risk (A12/01794/23)

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

Hazard

Due to improper fixing, the 48V battery cable may become detached. This can lead to overheating and electric arc formation, 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 fitted with a 48V hybrid electric battery.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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