The risk
Vehicles with unleaded lower main bearings can suffer serious engine damage if the engine oil is old or contaminated, or if unauthorised oils or filters are used. Poor lubrication can lead to overheating and seizing or breaking of internal engine parts. If a connecting rod breaks and the crankcase ruptures, there is an increased risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in 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.
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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 alerts in 2026
79 of the 311 motor vehicle alerts published in 2026 concerned the same risk.
| SR/03006/26 23 Oct 2026 | Peugeot 208 V2 - ICE, MHEV |
| SR/02849/26 16 Oct 2026 | Renault |
| SR/02824/26 9 Oct 2026 | Ford Transit Custom |
| SR/02691/26 2 Oct 2026 | Hyundai Nexo |
| SR/02608/26 25 Sept 2026 | Land Rover Defender, Discovery |
| SR/02525/26 18 Sept 2026 | Bmw 3 series, 5 series, 7 series |
| OR/00111/26 28 Aug 2026 | TEMSA HD12, HD13, Safir |
| SR/02352/26 28 Aug 2026 | Jeep Jeep Compass |
Who notified alerts in 2026
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 149 |
| France | 119 |
| Belgium | 20 |
| Portugal | 7 |
| Luxembourg | 3 |
| Italy | 3 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2026
More Man alerts
43 EU Safety Gate alerts for Man since 2017; the most were issued in 2018 (11).
| Tgm, tgs, tgx Injuries | Apr 2026 |
| ETGS, eTGX Injuries | Dec 2025 |
| Lions City 12 E, Lions City 18 E Injuries | Aug 2025 |
| Tgl, tgm, tgs, tgx Injuries | Jul 2025 |
| Tgl, tgm, tgs, tgx Fire | Jul 2024 |
| Tgs, tgx Injuries | Jun 2024 |
| Tgm, tgs, tgx Injuries | Jan 2024 |
| Cityliner, Lion's Coach, Skyliner, Tourliner Fire | May 2023 |