The risk
A crack could develop in the fuel evaporative emission control unit which is attached to the fuel tank. When the fuel tank is full, fuel could leak from the crack which, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a vehicle fire.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
Other fire alerts in 2016
52 of the 408 motor vehicle alerts published in 2016 concerned the same risk.
| A12/1667/16 16 Dec 2016 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
| A12/1341/16 21 Oct 2016 | VW Passat, Jetta, Beetle, Golf |
| A12/1298/16 14 Oct 2016 | Mazda 323/323F, 626/MX-6, 121, Demio, MX-3, MPV, 929 |
| A12/1228/16 7 Oct 2016 | Jeep, Dodge Grand Cherokee, Durango |
| A12/1167/16 30 Sept 2016 | Aprilia RS4 125 |
| A12/1109/16 16 Sept 2016 | Ford Fiesta |
| A12/1129/16 16 Sept 2016 | Opel Zafira |
| A12/1047/16 26 Aug 2016 | CITROEN C4 Cactus, C4, DS4 |
Who notified alerts in 2016
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 215 |
| United Kingdom | 54 |
| Portugal | 42 |
| Greece | 26 |
| France | 19 |
| Spain | 13 |
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More Lexus and Toyota alerts
8 EU Safety Gate alerts for Lexus and Toyota since 2016; the most were issued in 2024 (4).
| Bz4X, Corolla Cross and NX Injuries | Jul 2024 |
| Mutiple models Injuries | Jul 2024 |
| LX600, Land Cruiser, Tundra Injuries | Jun 2024 |
| Toyota: C-HR, RAV4 HEV, RAV4 PHV; Lexus: NX450h+, RX350h, RX450h+, RX500h Injuries | Mar 2024 |
| Aygo,camry,c-hr tmmt,corolla,corolla cross,highlander,hilux,mirai,prius phev,rav4,rav4… Injuries | Oct 2023 |
| NX450h+, RAV4 PHEV Fire | Jul 2023 |
| CT200h, Prius and Prius PHV Injuries | Jul 2016 |