EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Land Rover “Range Rover” — risk: environment, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01363/22
Summary
Improperly tightened diesel particulate filter mounting frame fittings may lead to loosening or detachment of the fittings, which will cause stress to the exhaust joints and, over time, increase the possibility of unmeasured exhaust gas leaks. In the event of an exhaust leak, hot exhaust gases can leak under the vehicle or under the engine compartment, which can damage engine components increasing the risk of a…
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Product
Passenger car — Land Rover
- Brand
- Land Rover
- Name / model
- Range Rover · e9*2018/858*11120*
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: 23.09.2020 - 07.06.2022
What is the risk?
- Improperly tightened diesel particulate filter mounting frame fittings may lead to loosening or detachment of the fittings, which will cause stress to the exhaust joints and, over time, increase the possibility of unmeasured exhaust gas leaks. In the event of an exhaust leak, hot exhaust gases can leak under the vehicle or under the engine compartment, which can damage engine components increasing the risk of a 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: 12/09/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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