The risk
Grease used to lubricate mechanical components inside the pressure relief device can harden upon prolonged exposure to high heat. This can prevent controlled emergency ventilation of the tanks, which may lead to the gas tank exploding. In such a case, damage to property and/or personal injury cannot be excluded. The products 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: Bus/coach
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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, injuries alerts in 2021
27 of the 549 motor vehicle alerts published in 2021 concerned the same risk.
| A12/01746/21 17 Dec 2021 | TOYOTA/ LEXUS Lexus CT200h |
| A12/01336/21 24 Sept 2021 | Jeep Wrangler |
| A12/01009/21 9 Jul 2021 | Mercedes-Benz EQC |
| A12/00872/21 18 Jun 2021 | Peugot 3008, 508 |
| A12/00822/21 11 Jun 2021 | Opel Movano B |
| A12/00745/21 4 Jun 2021 | Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLS |
| A12/00773/21 4 Jun 2021 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class, AMG GT |
| A12/00736/21 28 May 2021 | Kia Sportage |
Who notified alerts in 2021
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 363 |
| France | 82 |
| Portugal | 37 |
| Poland | 22 |
| Austria | 11 |
| Belgium | 10 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2021
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43 EU Safety Gate alerts for Man since 2017; the most were issued in 2018 (11).
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| Tgs, tgx Injuries | Jun 2024 |
| Tgm, tgs, tgx Injuries | Jan 2024 |