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🧸 Product FR DE HU IE LU SE SI SK March 27, 2026

Jeep — Avenger /MHEV

Passenger car. VIN: ZAC5JAVP9PJK03276 - ZAC5JAVP3VJM49625

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Jeep — Avenger /MHEV
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
There is insufficient clearance (< 10 mm), between the tube of the petrol particulate filter and the terminal protection cap of the 48 V belt-driven starter alternator. In wet conditions, the insufficient clearance and contact between these components can lead to water infiltration, causing an electric arc which may trigger a thermal event, such as overheating. There is a risk of fire.
Origin
Italy

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 168 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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0 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? A car maker found a fire risk in some Jeep Avenger cars with a special engine.

What's happening? The car’s exhaust part may touch another part when it’s wet. This could cause a fire.

Does this affect me? Owners in France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Slovenia or Slovakia may be affected.

What should I do? Take your car to a Jeep dealer for a free check. Ask your mechanic if you have any worries.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Jeep
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: There is insufficient clearance (< 10 mm), between the tube of the petrol particulate filter and the terminal protection cap of the 48 V belt-driven starter alternator. In wet conditions, the insufficient clearance and contact between these components can lead to water infiltration, causing an electric arc which may trigger a thermal event, such as overheating. There is a risk of fire. · Origin: Italy

First published
March 27, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098234

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Jeep — Avenger /MHEV. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: There is insufficient clearance (< 10 mm), between the tube of the petrol particulate filter and the terminal protection cap of the 48 V belt-driven starter alternator. In wet conditions, the insufficient...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 27, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ 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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