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🧸 Product FR May 13, 2026

fiat professional — grande panda, 600 voiture particulière

il n'y a pas suffisamment de dégagement (< 10 mm) entre le tube du filtre à particules à essence et le capuchon de protection terminal de l'alternateur de démarrage à courroie de 48 v. dans des conditions humides, le manque de dégagement et de contact entre ces composants peut en...

Fiat Professional — Grande Panda, 600 passenger car There is insufficient clearance (less than 10 mm) between the gasoline particulate filter tube and the terminal protection cap of the 48 V belt-driven starter alternator. In wet conditions, the lack of clearance and contact between these components may allow water to enter, causing an electrical arc that could lead to a thermal event such as overheating. There is a fire risk.
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A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in FR.
📈 Timeline
70 days active so far
May 19, 2026 July 27, 2026

What is this? A small Fiat car has a part near the engine that may not have enough space. This can let water in and cause a fire.

What's happening? Water could touch two parts and make a spark. This spark might start a fire inside the car.

Does this affect me? If you own a Fiat Grande Panda from this group, your car could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop driving and call a Fiat dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or dealer for help before using the car again.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie · il n'y a pas suffisamment de dégagement (< 10 mm) entre le tube du filtre à particules à essence et le capuchon de protection terminal de l'alternateur de démarrage à courroie de 48 v. dans des conditions humides, le manque de dégagement et de contact entre ces composants peut entraîner une infiltration d'eau, provoquant un arc électrique qui peut déclencher un événement thermique, tel qu'une surchauffe. il y a un risque d'incendie.

First published
May 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49410/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
fiat professional — grande panda, 600 voiture particulière. Fiat Professional — Grande Panda, 600 passenger car There is insufficient clearance (less than 10 mm) between the gasoline particulate filter tube and the terminal protection cap of the 48 V belt-driven starter alternator. In wet conditions, the lack of clearance and contact bet...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 13, 2026 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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