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🧸 Product DE THE NETHERLANDS July 7, 2023

Ford — Transit

Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle equipped with plug-in hybrid engine

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Ford — Transit
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The car is not equipped with a protective rail for the high-voltage battery which may lead to that the battery pack is damaged, creating a risk of fire.
Origin
Türkiye

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 1165 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? Ford Transit vans made in Türkiye may have a missing metal rail that protects the high-voltage battery. Without this rail, the battery could get hurt and start a fire.

What's happening? Ford has found the problem and is recalling some Transit vans to add the missing rail.

Does this affect me? This affects Ford Transit owners in Germany and the Netherlands.

What should I do? Check with a Ford dealer or your local garage to see if your van needs the repair. Ask your mechanic or Ford for help.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The car is not equipped with a protective rail for the high-voltage battery which may lead to that the battery pack is damaged, creating a risk of fire. · Origin: Türkiye

First published
July 7, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009600

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What is this product recall alert about?
Ford — Transit. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The car is not equipped with a protective rail for the high-voltage battery which may lead to that the battery pack is damaged, creating a risk of fire. · Origin: Türkiye
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 7, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and THE NETHERLANDS.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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 ec.europa.eu.

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