EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Electric bus ALSTOM APTIS — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00934/21
Summary
In the event of failure of the Controller Area Network (CAN) communication of the traction chain when the vehicle is stopped or in departure mode, the absence of information at low speed can block the rear axle when the driver expects it to follow the departure mode rule. That results in a deviation in trajectory, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the…
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Product
Electric bus — ALSTOM APTIS
- Brand
- ALSTOM APTIS
- Name / model
- e2*2007/46*0715*01
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- 12-metre electric urban bus, low floor throughout, with two steering axles, category M3, class 1.
What is the risk?
- In the event of failure of the Controller Area Network (CAN) communication of the traction chain when the vehicle is stopped or in departure mode, the absence of information at low speed can block the rear axle when the driver expects it to follow the departure mode rule. That results in a deviation in trajectory, increasing the risk of an accident. 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.
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: 30/04/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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