The risk
The vehicles concerned are not equipped with the air deflectors normally provided and necessary for the front cooling module. This may lead to CO2 emissions above the regulatory limits. The product 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: Passenger car, engine 1.2L, code EFC O3S
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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: 24/03/2021
Models on CarsLore
The alert names these models; open one for its complaints, recalls in other countries and inspection results.
Other environment alerts in 2021
9 of the 549 motor vehicle alerts published in 2021 concerned the same risk.
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| A11/00080/21 1 Oct 2021 | Porsche Cayenne S diesel |
| A12/01220/21 20 Aug 2021 | Audi A6, Q5, A8, Q7, A7, A5, A4 |
| A12/01130/21 30 Jul 2021 | Ferrari 812 SUPERFAST, 812 GTS, PORTOFINO, PORTOFINO M |
| A11/00057/21 16 Jul 2021 | Opel Grandland X |
| A11/00033/21 30 Apr 2021 | DS, Peugeot 2008 V2, DS3 Crossback |
| A12/00105/21 29 Jan 2021 | OPEL. Grandland X |
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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