The risk
A distribution box fitted in the vehicle was not secured correctly. This might lead to a short-circuit in the vehicle's electrical system and damage associated electrical components. The risk of fire following the short-circuit and even after the engine has been switched off cannot be ruled out.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · official text, unchanged
Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
Other fire alerts in 2015
24 of the 240 motor vehicle alerts published in 2015 concerned the same risk.
| A12/1670/15 25 Dec 2015 | Maserati Quattroporte GTS |
| A12/1464/15 27 Nov 2015 | Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler Grand Cherokee, Challenger, Charger, Durango, 300 |
| A12/1331/15 6 Nov 2015 | KTM Freeride |
| A12/1333/15 6 Nov 2015 | Husqvarna FC 250, FE 250, 350, 450 |
| A12/1337/15 6 Nov 2015 | KTM 250, 350, 450, SX-F/XC-F/EXC-F, EXC Sixdays |
| A12/1347/15 6 Nov 2015 | Bentley Continental GT, Continental GTC and Flying Spur |
| A12/1366/15 6 Nov 2015 | Toyota Auris, Corolla, RAV4, Urban Cruiser and Yaris |
| A12/1288/15 23 Oct 2015 | Dodge RAM RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, 2500 Pickup Truck, 3500 Pickup Truck. |
Who notified alerts in 2015
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 114 |
| United Kingdom | 44 |
| Portugal | 38 |
| Greece | 13 |
| Spain | 7 |
| Malta | 7 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2015
More Scania alerts
26 EU Safety Gate alerts for Scania since 2013; the most were issued in 2020 (5).
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| L-serie, p-serie, g-serie, r-serie, s-serie Injuries | May 2026 |
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| LPGRS-Series Injuries | Nov 2022 |
| R500, s730 Injuries | May 2021 |
| R-Serie, S-Serie Fire, Injuries | Apr 2021 |
| I6, Scaia Citywide, Scania Higer Injuries | Oct 2020 |
| Irizar, Citywide LF, Touring HD Fire, Injuries | Jul 2020 |