The risk
The fuel tank ventilation hose can break off. This can cause the fuel tank to split and fuel can escape, which may cause a 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 2016
52 of the 408 motor vehicle alerts published in 2016 concerned the same risk.
| A12/1667/16 16 Dec 2016 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
| A12/1341/16 21 Oct 2016 | VW Passat, Jetta, Beetle, Golf |
| A12/1298/16 14 Oct 2016 | Mazda 323/323F, 626/MX-6, 121, Demio, MX-3, MPV, 929 |
| A12/1228/16 7 Oct 2016 | Jeep, Dodge Grand Cherokee, Durango |
| A12/1167/16 30 Sept 2016 | Aprilia RS4 125 |
| A12/1109/16 16 Sept 2016 | Ford Fiesta |
| A12/1129/16 16 Sept 2016 | Opel Zafira |
| A12/1047/16 26 Aug 2016 | CITROEN C4 Cactus, C4, DS4 |
Who notified alerts in 2016
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 215 |
| United Kingdom | 54 |
| Portugal | 42 |
| Greece | 26 |
| France | 19 |
| Spain | 13 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2016
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103 EU Safety Gate alerts for Suzuki since 2006; the most were issued in 2007 (14).
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