Renault Trucks Premium Range: Short Circuit May Result In A Fire
Recall Summary Renault Trucks is recalling 8 vehicles from its Premium Range and Kerax models because the starter motor cable can contact the exhaust heat shielding, potentially damaging the cable's insulation and causing an electrical short circuit that could result in fire. The company will reshape the exhaust heat shielding to prevent this contact. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- RENAULT TRUCKS UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: RENAULT TRUCKS PREMIUM RANGE, RENAULT TRUCKS KERAX. Units affected: 8
- Reason
- It has been identified that there is a risk of contact between the starter motor cable and the exhaust heat shielding. Should this occur and the cable insulation become damaged an electrical short circuit with the attendant risk of fire might ensue. Remedy: Affected vehicles will have the exhaust heat shielding re-shaped to prevent contact with the starter cable.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2007-10-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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