Fiat — 500X, Tipo
Passenger car
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Fire
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- 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.
- Origin
- Italy
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? Some Fiat cars with a 48-volt battery may have a broken part. This part keeps pressure safe. If water gets in, the battery can overheat and catch fire.
What's happening? Fiat found a problem with the battery’s safety valve. If water enters, the battery may overheat or start a fire.
Does this affect me? This affects Fiat 500X and Tipo cars in Germany, Luxembourg, Poland, and Slovakia.
What should I do? Take your car to a Fiat dealer right away. Ask your dealer or mechanic about the fix. Do not ignore this issue.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · 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. · Origin: Italy
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