The risk
The high-voltage cables on the engine control unit can become detached. This can lead to a voltage arc or overheating, which can result in a fire and/or unintentional acceleration. Moreover, unintentional acceleration can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles.
Product: All-terrain vehicle / Quad.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · official text, unchanged
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 |
| A12/03122/24 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 |
| A12/01914/24 19 Jul 2024 | Mini Cooper |
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
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| RANGER XP 1000, XP 1000 CREW, Ranger 1000, Ranger 1000 Crew Fire | Mar 2023 |
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