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Abarth, Fiat 500 passenger car — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireDec 6, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Abarth, Fiat 500 passenger car — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Abarth, Fiat 500 passenger car — fire risk

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

Hazard

Due to a manufacturing error, a clamp/nut on the negative pole inside the battery may not be securely tightened, leading it to move and create electrical arcs, voltage spikes or temperature increases. This can cause damage to battery and cables, melt the insulation and create a 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 (28/10/2024)

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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