InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Jeep – Passenger car

Jeep – Passenger car

Name: Avenger /MHEV

Category: 10

Date: 2026-03-27

Product Category: Motor vehicles

Risk Type: Fire

Danger: There is insufficient clearance (< 10 mm), between the tube of the petrol particulate filter and the terminal protection cap of the 48 V belt-driven starter alternator. In wet conditions, the insufficient clearance and contact between these components can lead to water infiltration, causing an electric arc which may trigger a thermal event, such as overheating. There is a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 09/03/2026

Description: Passenger car. VIN: ZAC5JAVP9PJK03276 – ZAC5JAVP3VJM49625

Notifying Country: France

Country of Origin: Italy

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

Jeep - Passenger car

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