FORD — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-01-05

Ford Transit and Tourneo Custom H7 AGM batteries may experience acid smell or smoke

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-05
Models affected	098T
Model year	2022-2026
Defect	A number of Transit and Transit / Tourneo Custom vehicles built with H7 AGM batteries may experience one or more _x000D_ of, acid smell or smell of rotten eggs in cabin, hissing sound, visible gas venting battery, or heat in the seat. _x000D_ Gas emissions during a normal Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) battery gassing event produce hydrogen and oxygen, _x000D_ however increased temperatures can lead to a side reaction which produces H2S (hydrogen sulphide).
Remedy	No fix at this stage
Recall number	NQ20260105-25se6
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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