Ford — Kuga
Passenger car.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Tipo
- Fire, Injuries
- Categoria
- Motor vehicles
- Perigo
- Due to a manufacturing defect, the internal battery separator can become damaged over time by repeated charging and discharging cycles of the cells. This can cause the high voltage battery cells to develop an internal short circuit. This creates a risk of the vehicle catching fire. Moreover, the short circuit can cause a loss of propulsion power, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.
- Origin
- Spain
⚖️ Ações ordenadas pelas autoridades
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is about a problem with some Ford Kuga cars. A part inside the car’s battery can get damaged over time. This may cause the battery to overheat or lose power.
What's happening? Ford has found that the battery in some Kuga cars may have a defect. This could lead to a fire or make the car lose power while driving.
Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Ford Kuga, you may be at risk. This issue affects cars in several countries, including Germany, Bulgaria, and others.
What should I do? Stop using the car and contact a Ford dealer right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have health concerns from smoke or fumes.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a manufacturing defect, the internal battery separator can become damaged over time by repeated charging and discharging cycles of the cells. This can cause the high voltage battery cells to develop an internal short circuit. This creates a risk of the vehicle catching fire. Moreover, the short circuit can cause a loss of propulsion power, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. · Origin: Spain
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