The risk
A trapped particle may damage the sealing between the fuel rail and fuel injector, which could cause fuel to leak into the engine compartment. Consequently, leaking fuel may come into contact with hot parts of the engine, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Product: CLA (117 platform), CLA (118 platform), GLA (156 platform), GLE/GLS (167 platform), A-Class (177 platform), AMG GT (190 platform), C-Class (205 platform), E-Class (213 platform), S-Class Coupe/Convertible (217 platform), S-Class (222 platform), SL (231 platform),
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
Models on CarsLore
The alert names these models; open one for its complaints, recalls in other countries and inspection results.
Other fire alerts in 2022
56 of the 341 motor vehicle alerts published in 2022 concerned the same risk.
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| A12/01862/22 23 Dec 2022 | Lexus Various models of GS, IS and RC |
| A12/01681/22 2 Dec 2022 | KTM 1290 Super Duke R |
| A12/01664/22 25 Nov 2022 | CITROEN C5X |
| A12/01595/22 11 Nov 2022 | Hyundai Santa Fe (DM) |
| A12/01515/22 28 Oct 2022 | DS DS 7 Crossback |
| A12/01430/22 21 Oct 2022 | CITROEN C4, Jumpy, Spacetourer |
| A12/01449/22 21 Oct 2022 | Fiat Fiat 500 |
Who notified alerts in 2022
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 211 |
| France | 69 |
| Portugal | 23 |
| Bulgaria | 12 |
| Poland | 9 |
| Belgium | 5 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2022
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