Smart — Fortwo, Forfour
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Fire, Injuries
- Categorie
- Motor vehicles
- Origin
- Germany
Hazard: The internal welds in the main cell diverters (connection between the individual cells and cell modules) of the high-voltage battery may not meet the specifications and could break, interrupting the electrical contact within the battery. This would result in the immediate failure of the whole battery, increasing the risk of an accident. Furthermore, electric arching may occur in the damaged battery, increasing the risk of fire.
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- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This notice is about some Smart cars with high-voltage batteries. A problem with the battery’s welds could break the electrical connection inside.
What's happening? The broken connection could stop the battery from working. It might also cause sparks that could start a fire.
Does this affect me? This affects some Smart Fortwo and Forfour cars made in Germany. Check if your car is one of them.
What should I do? Stop driving the car and call a Smart dealer or your mechanic right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help with next steps.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The internal welds in the main cell diverters (connection between the individual cells and cell modules) of the high-voltage battery may not meet the specifications and could break, interrupting the electrical contact within the battery. This would result in the immediate failure of the whole battery, increasing the risk of an accident. Furthermore, electric arching may occur in the damaged battery, increasing the risk of fire. · Origin: Germany
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