The risk
The electrically heated windscreen washer jets could form cracks due to the use of an unsuitable sealant. As a result, water could enter into the heating element and cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of fire.
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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 2021
76 of the 549 motor vehicle alerts published in 2021 concerned the same risk.
| A12/01833/21 24 Dec 2021 | Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio |
| A12/01842/21 24 Dec 2021 | Citroen, DS Berlingo, C5 Aircross, DS7 Crossback |
| A12/01845/21 24 Dec 2021 | Peugeot Partner/Rifter, 508 |
| A12/01675/21 3 Dec 2021 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| A12/01676/21 3 Dec 2021 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| A12/01682/21 3 Dec 2021 | Ford Focus |
| A12/01683/21 3 Dec 2021 | Jeep Wrangler |
| A12/01611/21 26 Nov 2021 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
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
More Toyota, Lexus alerts
7 EU Safety Gate alerts for Toyota, Lexus since 2013; the most were issued in 2019 (4).
| Matrix, SC430 Injuries | Oct 2019 |
| Various models Injuries | Aug 2019 |
| Auris, Yaris, IS Injuries | May 2019 |
| RAV4, Corolla, UX, ES Injuries | May 2019 |
| Landcruiser, Verso-S, Lexus IS Injuries | Nov 2017 |
| Toyota Avensis, Yaris, Corolla and Lexus SC430 Fire, Injuries | Apr 2013 |