EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Alfa Romeo “Tonale” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01375/26
Summary
Vehicles fitted with the GSE T4 DOHC 1.5 l (160 hp) engine may suffer engine damage due to deformation or breakage of the connecting rod, resulting from abnormal combustion. This may cause the vehicle to catch fire while in operation. 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…
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Product
Passenger car — Alfa Romeo
- Brand
- Alfa Romeo
- Name / model
- Tonale · e3*2018/858*00061*00*00 e3*2018/858*00061*01*00 e3*2018/858*00061*02*00 e3*2018/858*00061*04*00 e3*2018/858*00061*06*00 e3*2018/858*00061*07*00 e3*2018/858*00061*09*00 e3*2018/858*00061*10*00 , e3*2018/858*00061*11*00 e3*2018/858*00061*12*00 e3*2018/858*00061*13*00 g11*2018/858*01322*00*00
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car. VIN: ZARNASDA8N3000423 - ZARNASAA7T3112289
- Production dates: 15.2.2022 - 12.2.2026
What is the risk?
- Vehicles fitted with the GSE T4 DOHC 1.5 l (160 hp) engine may suffer engine damage due to deformation or breakage of the connecting rod, resulting from abnormal combustion. This may cause the vehicle to catch fire while in operation. 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: 20/03/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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