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The internal welds in the main cell diverters (connection between the individual cells and cell modules) of the high-voltage battery may not meet the specifications and could break, interrupting the electrical contact within the battery. This would result in the immediate failure of the whole battery, increasing the risk of an accident. Furthermore, electric arching may occur in the damaged battery, increasing the risk of fire.

Published: 22 May 2020
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00748/20
Model: Model series: BR 453, Type-approval number: e1*2001/116*0413*40, Type: 451

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Fire, Injuries
Country of origin: Germany