The risk
An engine-oil leak may result in engine damage and a consequent loss of power. If the oil comes into contact with hot engine parts, the vehicle can catch fire and cause injuries to the user. 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.
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
Models on CarsLore
The alert names these models; open one for its complaints, recalls in other countries and inspection results.
Other fire, injuries alerts in 2025
13 of the 448 motor vehicle alerts published in 2025 concerned the same risk.
| SR/04170/25 28 Nov 2025 | Mercedes-Benz CLA-Klasse |
| SR/03825/25 31 Oct 2025 | Bmw 4 Cabrio, M4 Cabrio |
| SR/03193/25 12 Sept 2025 | Zoom BA-27RC |
| SR/02766/25 25 Jul 2025 | Renault KOLEOS II |
| SR/02431/25 4 Jul 2025 | Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS, CLE, E-CLASS, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, EQE SUV, GLC, S-CLASS, SL |
| SR/02144/25 13 Jun 2025 | Polaris Ranger |
| SR/01972/25 30 May 2025 | Can-am Origin and Pulse |
| SR/01869/25 23 May 2025 | Kia Niro |
Who notified alerts in 2025
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 231 |
| France | 115 |
| Portugal | 24 |
| Belgium | 18 |
| Poland | 13 |
| Italy | 9 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2025
More Ford alerts
229 EU Safety Gate alerts for Ford since 2006; the most were issued in 2026 (25).
| Kuga Fire, Injuries | Oct 2026 |
| Ranger Injuries | Oct 2026 |
| Transit Custom Fire | Oct 2026 |
| Ranger MS-RT Injuries | Oct 2026 |
| Focus / C-MAX / Transit Connect / Galaxy / S-MAX / Mondeo / Kuga Environment | Sept 2026 |
| Capri, explorer Injuries | Sept 2026 |
| Transit Custom, Tourneo Custom Fire | Aug 2026 |
| Transit custom Injuries | Jul 2026 |