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🧸 Product FR April 3, 2026

ford — kuga voiture particulière

un court-circuit interne peut se produire dans les cellules de la batterie haute tension, ce qui peut provoquer un incendie. en outre, une perte de puissance de propulsion peut se produire, augmentant le risque d'accidents et de blessures.

A short circuit may occur inside the high-voltage battery cells, which could cause a fire. Additionally, a loss of driving power may happen, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.
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70 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? A recall for some Ford Kuga cars. A short circuit inside the high-voltage battery may cause a fire or loss of power.

What's happening? Ford has fixed the problem in affected cars. They replaced the battery cells to stop the fire risk.

Does this affect me? If you own a Ford Kuga, check if your car is part of this recall.

What should I do? Contact a Ford dealer or your nearest garage to check your car. Ask your mechanic if the fix has been done.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures|incendie · un court-circuit interne peut se produire dans les cellules de la batterie haute tension, ce qui peut provoquer un incendie. en outre, une perte de puissance de propulsion peut se produire, augmentant le risque d'accidents et de blessures.

First published
April 3, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49432/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
ford — kuga voiture particulière. A short circuit may occur inside the high-voltage battery cells, which could cause a fire. Additionally, a loss of driving power may happen, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 3, 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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