The risk
Due to an error in the specific calibration software of the electronic engine control unit (ECU), an incorrect value may be given when the data are processed by the vehicle. This may result in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions above the regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk to the environment. 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 car / Light commercial vehicle
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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: 07/12/2023
Other environment alerts in 2024
10 of the 370 motor vehicle alerts published in 2024 concerned the same risk.
| A12/03359/24 6 Dec 2024 | VOLVO TRUCKS, RENAULT TRUCKS D8K - DTI 8 - EU VI Step D; D5K - DTI 5 - EU VI Step D |
| A12/02824/24 11 Oct 2024 | Peugeot 208, 2008, 301, 308, 3008, 5008, Partner |
| A12/02826/24 11 Oct 2024 | Citroen & DS C3 Aircross, C3 V4, C4 V3, C4 Picasso, C5 Aircross, C-Elysee, DS3 crossback |
| A12/02827/24 11 Oct 2024 | Opel/Vauxhall Astra L, Corsa, Crossland X, Mokka |
| A12/02341/24 23 Aug 2024 | Suzuki SX4, S-Cross, Vitara |
| A12/02342/24 23 Aug 2024 | Volvo XC60, S90, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC90 |
| A12/01115/24 3 May 2024 | Opel/Vauxhall OPEL MERIVA B |
| A12/00965/24 19 Apr 2024 | Nissan INTERSTAR |
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 CITROEN, Fiat, Opel, Peugeot alerts
3 EU Safety Gate alerts for CITROEN, Fiat, Opel, Peugeot since 2023; the most were issued in 2023 (2).
| Spacetourer / jumpy 4 ; traveller / expert 4 (k0) ; zafira / vivaro (k0) ; ulysse /… Environment | Oct 2023 |
| Spacetourer / jumpy / traveller / expert/ zafira / vivaro / ulysse / scudo Environment | Sept 2023 |