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Challenger - 268 Graphite vip, 287ga graphite vip, 328 graphite vip, 337ga graphite, 396 graphite

Official notice

20 Aug 2021

Last checked

20 Aug 2021

Critical riskEU Safety Gate

An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns Challenger - 268 Graphite vip, 287ga graphite vip, 328 graphite vip, 337ga graphite, 396 graphite. The nuts of the 12V earthing connector may be tightened incorrectly, which could result in disrupted electrical connection and increased electrical resistance.As a result, heating may occur when the vehicle is running and significant electricity is used in the accommodation part over a period of several hours, leading to increased risk of fire. The product fails to meet the requirements set out in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical entities intended for such vehicles. Published 2021-08-20.

What to do now

The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.

Recall number

A12/01212/21

Official notice

2021-08-20

The hazard

The nuts of the 12V earthing connector may be tightened incorrectly, which could result in disrupted electrical connection and increased electrical resistance.As a result, heating may occur when the vehicle is running and significant electricity is used in the accommodation part over a period of several hours, leading to increased risk of fire. The product fails to meet the requirements set out in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical entities intended for such vehicles.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

FIAT: E13*2007/46*1216*24, FORD: E13*2007/46*1260*20,

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Affected products

Product 1

Mobile home / camper van

Product 2

268 GRAPHITE VIP, 287GA GRAPHITE VIP, 328 GRAPHITE VIP, 337GA GRAPHITE, 396 GRAPHITE

Risk / hazard

The nuts of the 12V earthing connector may be tightened incorrectly, which could result in disrupted electrical connection and increased electrical resistance.As a result, heating may occur when the vehicle is running and significant electricity is used in the accommodation part over a period of several hours, leading to increased risk of fire. The product fails to meet the requirements set out in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical entities intended for such vehicles.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

DE · Germany

Location 2

FR · France

Affected area 1

DE · Germany

Affected area 2

FR · France

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Challenger.

Source & status

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Serious risk — Fire

App estimate

critical

Recall details

Recall number

A12/01212/21

Classification

Serious risk — Fire

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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