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An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns Renault - Clio, Captur. The positive terminal of the battery can come into contact with the heat sink on the alternator. This can lead to an electrical short circuit and to increased risk of fire in the engine compartment. Published 2020-03-06.
What to do now
The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.
Recall number
A12/00347/20
Official notice
2020-03-06
The hazard
The hazard
The positive terminal of the battery can come into contact with the heat sink on the alternator. This can lead to an electrical short circuit and to increased risk of fire in the engine compartment.
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Brand: Renault.
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