The risk
The recirculation damper can be damaged by corrosion, which can lead to thermal overload, which in turn can cause a fire when the auxiliary heating is activated, regardless of whether the ignition is on or off. The product does not comply with 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.
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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
Other fire alerts in 2023
68 of the 395 motor vehicle alerts published in 2023 concerned the same risk.
| A12/03032/23 15 Dec 2023 | Ferrari Ferrari SF90 Stradale - SF90 Spider |
| A12/02683/23 10 Nov 2023 | Dacia, Renault DUSTER/ LOGAN III/ SANDERO III/ CLIO V CAPTUR II |
| A12/02637/23 3 Nov 2023 | Toyota Auris (TMUK), C-HR (TMMT) and Corolla (TMUK) |
| A12/02539/23 20 Oct 2023 | Alfa Romeo Tonale |
| A12/02543/23 20 Oct 2023 | Ford Explorer, Transit Custom |
| A12/02479/23 13 Oct 2023 | Opel Ampera-e |
| A12/02320/23 29 Sept 2023 | Bentley Bentayga |
| A12/02214/23 15 Sept 2023 | Volvo V60, S60, XC40 |
Who notified alerts in 2023
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 229 |
| France | 107 |
| Poland | 20 |
| Portugal | 19 |
| Belgium | 8 |
| Luxembourg | 5 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2023