The risk
The product poses a risk of fire because there is a possibility that the wiring of the instrument panel may become damaged by coming into contact with the steering column and/or with the clutch pedal switch housing. This can result in the failure of various electronic components, affecting the headlights, combined gauge, rear windshield wipers, etc. Ultimately, this could lead to a potential heat hazard and cause a fire. One reported incident.
Product: VIN VSK*4****UY588670 to 600555
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 actions taken by the manufacturer Date of entry into force: Unknown
Other fire alerts in 2007
36 of the 201 motor vehicle alerts published in 2007 concerned the same risk.
| 1301/07 14 Dec 2007 | LEXUS |
| 1267/07 7 Dec 2007 | BMW. |
| 1281/07 7 Dec 2007 | OPEL. |
| 1228/07 30 Nov 2007 | KTM |
| 1246/07 30 Nov 2007 | Volvo |
| 1092/07 26 Oct 2007 | Renault |
| 1104/07 26 Oct 2007 | Yamaha |
| 1125/07 26 Oct 2007 | Nissan |
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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