Ford Kuga passenger car — fire & injuries risk (SR/03000/26)
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
A screw and push nut may come into contact with the wiring harness behind the driver-side instrument panel and damage the wires. As a result, this could cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of an accident. Moreover, the wiring harness could overheat due to a short circuit, 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 (08/10/2026)
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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