The risk
The plastic used for the oil filter housing in some petrol and diesel engines can crack over time. This can cause oil leaks onto the engine and road. Leaked oil can ignite upon contact with hot engine parts, increasing the risk of a fire. Moreover, it can also create slippery sections, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries especially for two-wheeled vehicles. The product does not comply with 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 cars / Pickup trucks.
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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 2024
23 of the 370 motor vehicle alerts published in 2024 concerned the same risk.
| A12/03367/24 6 Dec 2024 | Triumph Bonneville T100, Bonneville T120, Street Scrambler, Scrambler 900, Street Twin, Speed Twin 900 |
| A12/03323/24 29 Nov 2024 | Hyundai i40 |
| A12/03222/24 22 Nov 2024 | Polaris RANGER XP Kinetic (UTV/ Side-By-Side) |
| A12/03122/24 15 Nov 2024 | Hyundai Grand Santa Fe, ix35, Veloster |
| A12/03009/24 1 Nov 2024 | VW Crafter "Grand California" |
| A12/02996/24 25 Oct 2024 | Aston Martin DBX707, DB12, Vantage |
| A12/02465/24 30 Aug 2024 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| A12/01789/24 19 Jul 2024 | Opel Vivaro |
Who notified alerts in 2024
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 239 |
| France | 59 |
| Portugal | 27 |
| Poland | 14 |
| Belgium | 9 |
| Finland | 5 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2024
More Land Rover, Range Rover alerts
5 EU Safety Gate alerts for Land Rover, Range Rover since 2013; the most were issued in 2017 (2).
| Discovery Sport, Velar, Evoque Injuries | Jul 2024 |
| Discovery and Evoque Injuries | Jan 2017 |
| Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque Injuries | Jan 2017 |
| Land Rover Freelander 2 and Range Rover Evoque Fire, Injuries | Aug 2013 |