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NOTIFICATION OF PCB CIRCUIT DESIGN ERROR (N)VT18.16 and (N) BR175
Dear Customers,
We regret to inform you that an issue has been identified in the following items shipped on May, 2025:
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(N) VT 18.16 “SVT Görlitz” 4-Car Set (Item No. 10-713-9)
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(N) BR 175 DR 6-Car Set (Item No. 10-745-1)
Due to an error in the circuit design of the decoder interface (8-pin socket), decoders installed in these products do not function. Please note that analog operation is not affected and remains fully functional.
Until a definitive solution is determined and announced, we kindly ask that you do not install a decoder into these models.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and concern this may cause and assure you that we are working urgently to provide an appropriate solution. Further information will be shared via our website and official distribution channels as soon as it becomes available.
Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.
Sincerely,
KATO Europe A/S-