The risk
In the event of a vehicle collision, a fracture present at the top of the fuel filler neck could cause fuel to leak, should the vehicle roll over as a result of the severity of the collision, resulting in the spillage of diesel fuel and a risk of fire if there is an ignition source present.
Product: Pick-up truck. Only diesel vehicles are concerned.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 19/05/2015
Other fire alerts in 2015
24 of the 240 motor vehicle alerts published in 2015 concerned the same risk.
| A12/1670/15 25 Dec 2015 | Maserati Quattroporte GTS |
| A12/1464/15 27 Nov 2015 | Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler Grand Cherokee, Challenger, Charger, Durango, 300 |
| A12/1331/15 6 Nov 2015 | KTM Freeride |
| A12/1333/15 6 Nov 2015 | Husqvarna FC 250, FE 250, 350, 450 |
| A12/1337/15 6 Nov 2015 | KTM 250, 350, 450, SX-F/XC-F/EXC-F, EXC Sixdays |
| A12/1347/15 6 Nov 2015 | Bentley Continental GT, Continental GTC and Flying Spur |
| A12/1366/15 6 Nov 2015 | Toyota Auris, Corolla, RAV4, Urban Cruiser and Yaris |
| A12/1288/15 23 Oct 2015 | Dodge RAM RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, 2500 Pickup Truck, 3500 Pickup Truck. |
Who notified alerts in 2015
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 114 |
| United Kingdom | 44 |
| Portugal | 38 |
| Greece | 13 |
| Spain | 7 |
| Malta | 7 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2015
More Great Wall alerts
2 EU Safety Gate alerts for Great Wall since 2015; the most were issued in 2015 (1).
| Voleex C20R Injuries | Aug 2016 |