The risk
There is a possibility that the filler tube may rust around the mounting bracket. This may create a small hole through progression of the rust, and fuel might leak during the refuelling process.
Product: Motor vehicle "Nissan"Type/model: X-Trail (T30) (Cars affected were manufactured between April 2002 and 24th November 2005).
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions will be taken by importer in April 2006.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Other burns, fire alerts in 2006
3 of the 111 motor vehicle alerts published in 2006 concerned the same risk.
| 0133/06 10 Mar 2006 | VL1500W |
| 0135/06 10 Mar 2006 | YP250R |
Who notified alerts in 2006
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Greece | 41 |
| Germany | 30 |
| Spain | 15 |
| Ireland | 7 |
| Portugal | 5 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2006