EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorry DAF Trucks NV “XF” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00176/23
Summary
The recirculation damper can be damaged by corrosion, which can lead to thermal overload, which in turn can cause a fire when the auxiliary heating is activated, regardless of whether the ignition is on or off. 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.
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Product
Lorry — DAF Trucks NV
- Brand
- DAF Trucks NV
- Name / model
- XF · H4EN3, H4SN3, e4*2007/46*0001*13-*18, e4*2007/46*0021*12-*15
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry
- Production dates: 2/04/2014 to 19/12/2018
What is the risk?
- The recirculation damper can be damaged by corrosion, which can lead to thermal overload, which in turn can cause a fire when the auxiliary heating is activated, regardless of whether the ignition is on or off. 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.
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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