EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Cupra “Leon, Formentor” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01498/23
Summary
The rear collision sensors are not compatible with the vehicle’s airbag control unit, which could cause the airbag system to malfunction during a collision, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. 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
Passenger car — Cupra
- Brand
- Cupra
- Name / model
- Leon, Formentor
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
What is the risk?
- The rear collision sensors are not compatible with the vehicle’s airbag control unit, which could cause the airbag system to malfunction during a collision, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. 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: 06/02/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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