The risk
The sound-absorbing engine cover is improperly secured. This could cause a fire in the engine compartment, even once the engine has been switched off, and affect the vehicle's safety systems.
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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 2016
12 of the 408 motor vehicle alerts published in 2016 concerned the same risk.
| A12/1652/16 16 Dec 2016 | Polaris Slingshot |
| A12/1587/16 9 Dec 2016 | Bmw Series 1, Series 2, Series 3, Series 4, X3, X4, X5, X6, i8 |
| A12/1544/16 2 Dec 2016 | Jaguar XF |
| A12/0937/16 5 Aug 2016 | Mercedes-Benz A-, B-, GLA-Class |
| A12/0852/16 15 Jul 2016 | Suzuki Address |
| A12/0864/16 15 Jul 2016 | Jaguar F-PACE |
| A12/0789/16 1 Jul 2016 | Jaguar XF TDV6 |
| A12/0795/16 1 Jul 2016 | Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L & Range Rover Evoque 2.0L |
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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