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Passenger car — recall

Name: Passenger car
Brand: Abarth, Fiat

Automotive · European Union · 2024-12-06

Origin: Italy

Abarth, Fiat passenger car battery negative pole clamp may be loose, risking short circuit.

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-06
Country of origin	Italy
Manufacturer	Abarth, Fiat
Models affected	500
Defect	Due to a manufacturing error, a clamp/nut on the negative pole inside the battery may not be securely tightened, leading it to move and create electrical arcs, voltage spikes or temperature increases. This can cause damage to battery and cables, melt the insulation and create a risk of fire.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	A12/03461/24
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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