EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Heavy goods vehicle Scania “R 500, P400, G400 and others” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0269/15
Summary
null A distribution box fitted in the vehicle was not secured correctly. This might lead to a short-circuit in the vehicle's electrical system and damage associated electrical components. The risk of fire following the short-circuit and even after the engine has been switched off cannot be ruled out.
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Product
Heavy goods vehicle — Scania
- Brand
- Scania
- Name / model
- R 500, P400, G400 and others · Type: A 4x2, B 4x2, B 4x4, A 6x2, B 6x2, A 6x2/4, B 6x2/4, A 6x2*4, B 6x2*4, A 6x4, B 6x6, B 8x2, B 8x2/4, B 8x2*6, B 8x4, B 8x4*4, B 10x4*6
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Heavy goods vehicle
- Production dates: Vehicles manufactured in 2014 are affected.
What is the risk?
- null A distribution box fitted in the vehicle was not secured correctly. This might lead to a short-circuit in the vehicle's electrical system and damage associated electrical components. The risk of fire following the short-circuit and even after the engine has been switched off cannot be ruled out.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory 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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