The risk
The condensed water drainage hose of the air-conditioning system may not be properly fitted and could spontaneously detach. Consequently, condensation water could enter the passenger compartment and corrode electrical components, which could lead to short-circuits increasing the risk of fire. Additionally, this corrosion might cause different electrical systems to malfunction, increasing the risk of accident.
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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, 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 |
| A12/00773/21 4 Jun 2021 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class, AMG GT |
| A12/00736/21 28 May 2021 | Kia Sportage |
| INFO/00117/21 28 May 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
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