The risk
The dual mass flywheel may become damaged due to the configuration of the restrictor passage in the bleeder valve in the hydraulic pressure line for clutch actuation. This can happen if the clutch is engaged very abruptly, for instance if the pedal is allowed to spring back by itself. After causing unusual mechanical noises, the dual-mass flywheel will eventually fail completely. In unfavourable conditions this can lead to a fire in the vehicle.
Product: Passenger vehicle, hatch back model
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · official text, unchanged
Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer Date of entry into force: Unknown
Other fire, injuries alerts in 2007
11 of the 201 motor vehicle alerts published in 2007 concerned the same risk.
| 1103/07 26 Oct 2007 | Unknown |
| 1077/07 19 Oct 2007 | Unknown |
| 1078/07 19 Oct 2007 | Unknown |
| 0678/07 13 Jul 2007 | Polaris |
| 0603/07 29 Jun 2007 | Alfa Romeo |
| 0341/07 20 Apr 2007 | LAND ROVER |
| 0344/07 20 Apr 2007 | Daimler Chrysler |
| 0323/07 13 Apr 2007 | Unknown |
Who notified alerts in 2007
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Greece | 72 |
| Germany | 41 |
| Poland | 17 |
| Spain | 13 |
| Portugal | 12 |
| United Kingdom | 11 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2007
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