EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car DS automobiles “DS4 II - MHEV/PHEV” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00560/25
Summary
Due to a weakness in the crimping interface of the quick coupling connector fitted to the high-pressure fuel pump, a leak may occur in the fuel pipe within the engine compartment. This can result in the vehicle catching fire. 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…
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Product
Passenger car — DS automobiles
- Brand
- DS automobiles
- Name / model
- DS4 II - MHEV/PHEV · e2*2007/46*0628*31
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: 13.03.2024 - 13.09.2024
What is the risk?
- Due to a weakness in the crimping interface of the quick coupling connector fitted to the high-pressure fuel pump, a leak may occur in the fuel pipe within the engine compartment. This can result in the vehicle catching fire. 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: 19/12/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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