The Indecopi (National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Protection of Intellectual Property) has issued an alert through its Hazardous Products and Services alert system, urging Peruvian consumers to take immediate action regarding potential fire risks in specific models of peugeot, Ford, and Volvo vehicles. These vehicles, manufactured in Belgium, Mexico, Spain, and Sweden, may have technical failures that could lead to fires.

The Potential Dangers

• Fuel Leaks: Certain peugeot models may experience fuel leaks due to contact between the low-pressure fuel pipe and the ignition coil screw.
• Battery Overheating: Volvo plug-in hybrid models could have high voltage batteries that overheat when fully charged, perhaps leading to a fire.
• Network Failure: Ford vehicles may have a network failure that could increase the risk of a crash.

Peugeot 3008: Fuel Leak Risk

Automotive company France Sac reported to Indecopi that 76 units of the Peugeot 3008 model, manufactured in belgium, are at risk. The issue stems from potential contact between the low-pressure fuel pipe and the screw of the ignition coil.This could cause wear in the pipe, leading to fuel leaks and a consequent risk of fire.

Ford: Network Communication Issues

Ford Motor Peru S.R.L. has alerted Indecopi to a potential network communication failure in certain Ford Bronco Sport (2021-2022) and Escape (2020-2022) vehicles, manufactured in mexico and Spain. This failure could affect various safety systems, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will inspect and correct the failure at no cost to the user.

Users can communicate free of charge by calling 0 800 71587 or writing to acfordpe@ford.com to determine if their vehicle is affected. More details are available at the official alert link: Ford Bronco and Exhaust alert.

Volvo Plug-In Hybrids: Battery Overheating

National Machinery Sac Peru, the representative of Volvo in Peru, has notified Indecopi about a review of 21 plug-in hybrid vehicles, including S60, XC60, S90L, V60, XC90, and V90 models, all manufactured in Sweden.

The warning concerns high voltage batteries, which could experience internal failures when fully charged, leading to overheating of their cells. This temperature increase could lead to a fire, especially if the vehicle remains connected for prolonged periods or is in warm climates.

The review includes inspection and possible replacement of the battery cell module at no cost to the owners.Consumers can schedule an evaluation by calling 986 662 946 or emailing auzategui@gildemeister.pe. Further details can be found at the Volvo hybrid alert.

Indecopi’s Role

The INDECOPI consumption alert system is a public information tool designed to disseminate potential risks in products and services available in the national market. The information is provided directly by suppliers or competent sector authorities.

These reports have been treated preventively, with technical procedures activated to minimize security risks. Indecopi emphasizes the importance of staying informed, verifying the status of vehicles, and contacting official channels of each supplier with any doubts about the serial number or manufacturing year.