EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Peugeot “3008, 308, 5008, 508, 807, EXPERT, RCZ” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1317/15
Summary
null In the case of negative exterior temperatures, and after repeated activation of the fuel heater, an electric connection on the cover of the fuel heater can overheat. This can cause the cover to melt, allowing air to enter the fuel system which could lead to stalling of the engine and loss of control of the car.
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Product
Passenger car — Peugeot
- Brand
- Peugeot
- Name / model
- 3008, 308, 5008, 508, 807, EXPERT, RCZ · Vehicles with 2.0L HDi diesel engine.
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: The vehicles affected were built between September 2012 and December 2014
What is the risk?
- null In the case of negative exterior temperatures, and after repeated activation of the fuel heater, an electric connection on the cover of the fuel heater can overheat. This can cause the cover to melt, allowing air to enter the fuel system which could lead to stalling of the engine and loss of control of the car.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/10/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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