Vehiclesfire

Passenger car (Mini) · MINI Cooper Countryman SE ALL4

Defects in the winding of cell-internal foils in the high-voltage batteries can lead to the occurrence of increased self-discharge. This can cause high voltage cell modules to overheat, increasing the risk of fire. The…

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Date
2022-10-07
Country
Germany
Brand
Mini
Product
Passenger car
Classification
fire
Category
Vehicles
Source
EU Safety Gate

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