EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Electric motorcycle GASGAS, HQV, KTM “SX-E5” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00048/21
Summary
The lack of a vent valve may result in water entering the battery. This will increase the risk of fire.
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HazardFire
Notified byAustria
Country of originAustria
Intended forConsumer
Product
Electric motorcycle — GASGAS, HQV, KTM
- Brand
- GASGAS, HQV, KTM
- Name / model
- SX-E5
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Electric mini motocross motorcycle (see https://www.ktm.com/de-at/models/e-ride/mx/ktm-sx-e-5-2021.html); not intended for road use.
- Production dates: Model year 2021
What is the risk?
- The lack of a vent valve may result in water entering the battery. This will increase the risk of fire.
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: 22/12/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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