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🧸 Product DE February 1, 2019

Mitsubishi Fuso — eCanter

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Fire, Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Owing to a defective power distribution unit (PDU), short circuits in the vehicle electronics may occur. Increased resistance or a power interruption may occur and/or, where currents are high, a thermal event may ensue.
Origin
Germany
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2740 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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78 days in total
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What is this? This is a notice about some Mitsubishi Fuso eCanter electric trucks. A part called the power distribution unit (PDU) may not work right.

What's happening? The bad PDU can cause short circuits. This may lead to heat, sparks, or even a fire in the truck.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these trucks in Germany, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the truck and ask your dealer or a mechanic for help right away.

🤖 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Owing to a defective power distribution unit (PDU), short circuits in the vehicle electronics may occur. Increased resistance or a power interruption may occur and/or, where currents are high, a thermal event may ensue. · Origin: Germany

First published
February 1, 2019
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/351646

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mitsubishi Fuso — eCanter. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Owing to a defective power distribution unit (PDU), short circuits in the vehicle electronics may occur. Increased resistance or a power interruption may occur and/or, where currents are h...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 1, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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