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Ford Kuga passenger car — fire risk (A12/00142/24)

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireJan 26, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Ford Kuga passenger car — fire risk (A12/00142/24)

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

Hazard

A piston rod may rupture the engine block and cause an oil leakage. The leaking oil can stay trapped in the lower engine guard and cause a fire due to its proximity to the catalytic converter of the exhaust system. 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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