EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Camper van VW/VW commercial vehicles “T5, T6” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1235/18
Summary
The screw connections in the gas installation of the built-in kitchen may be inadequate. As a consequence, gas may leak and, due to poor ventilation, an explosion cannot be ruled out if an ignition source is simultaneously present.
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Product
Camper van — VW/VW commercial vehicles
- Brand
- VW/VW commercial vehicles
- Name / model
- T5, T6 · Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0220*; e1*2001/116*0289*; types: 7HC, 7HMA
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Camper van
- Production dates: California vehicle models with built-in kitchen produced between 14/1/2015 and 19/5/2018 are affected.
What is the risk?
- The screw connections in the gas installation of the built-in kitchen may be inadequate. As a consequence, gas may leak and, due to poor ventilation, an explosion cannot be ruled out if an ignition source is simultaneously present.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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