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Electric booster heater in passenger car · October 31, 2008

The problem

The product poses a risk of fire because condensation from the air conditioning evaporator mounted in the air conditioning unit can come into contact with the control circuit for the additional electric booster heater; resulting in a short circuit. This would normally cause draining of the battery which will eventually go flat, leading to a non-start situation. Additionally, the short circuit may lead to a distinct smell from hot and/or melted components which, in extreme circumstances, may develop into a fire inside the vehicle. All of these symptoms can occur either when the vehicle is in use or parked and unattended.

Risk

Serious risk · Fire · Greece

What owners should do

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

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