The risk
The welded surface between the fuel tank and the inlet pipe may become detached, causing fuel to leak when the tank is full or refilled. In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can increase the risk of fire. 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: CT200h – frame code ZWA10, WMI: JTH, Range by frame number: VDS – KD5BH#; VIS – 02364459-02365931
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
Other fire, injuries alerts in 2021
27 of the 549 motor vehicle alerts published in 2021 concerned the same risk.
| 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 |
| A12/00745/21 4 Jun 2021 | Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLS |
| 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