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Passenger car — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2025-07-25

Origin: Sweden

Polestar passenger car connector corrosion from moisture ingress causes electrical malfunctions

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-07-25
Country of origin	Sweden
Manufacturer	Polestar
Models affected	Polestar 3
Defect	Due to moisture ingress in a connector housing, the internal pins can corrode. This can result in electrical malfunctions, such as parking brake engagement issues, start-up difficulties, loss of power steering assist or multiple warning messages. A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of accidents and injuries.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/02669/25
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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