The risk
Due to a manufacturing defect, the integrated fuel pressure and temperature sensor in the vehicles concerned may impact the fuel supply line. This may result in fuel leakage, increasing the risk of fire in the engine compartment. 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.
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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 alerts in 2021
76 of the 549 motor vehicle alerts published in 2021 concerned the same risk.
| A12/01842/21 24 Dec 2021 | Citroen, DS Berlingo, C5 Aircross, DS7 Crossback |
| A12/01845/21 24 Dec 2021 | Peugeot Partner/Rifter, 508 |
| A12/01675/21 3 Dec 2021 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| A12/01676/21 3 Dec 2021 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| A12/01682/21 3 Dec 2021 | Ford Focus |
| A12/01683/21 3 Dec 2021 | Jeep Wrangler |
| A12/01611/21 26 Nov 2021 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| A12/01570/21 19 Nov 2021 | Chevrolet Bolt |
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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