EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle Bmw “C evolution” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01648/26
Summary
The connectors of the 12 V battery supplying the DC/DC converter are insufficiently sealed against splash water. This may allow water to penetrate the connectors and cause a short circuit and lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles.
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Product
Motorcycle — Bmw
- Brand
- Bmw
- Name / model
- C evolution · e1*2002/24*0627* (C1EV), e1*168/2013*00041* (3CEV), e1*168/2013*00042* (3CEV)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle.
- Production dates: 25.03.2014 - 26.08.2020
What is the risk?
- The connectors of the 12 V battery supplying the DC/DC converter are insufficiently sealed against splash water. This may allow water to penetrate the connectors and cause a short circuit and lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles.
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: 27/05/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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