EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Renault “Clio” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1270/14
Summary
null There is a risk of aggression of the front flexible brake hose by the underwing plastic protectors (Clio IV) and/or a risk of escape of the hydraulic pistons from the rear drum brake cylinder (Clio IV Berlina). This could lead to a brake fluid leak and consequent loss of braking efficiency.
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Product
Passenger car — Renault
- Brand
- Renault
- Name / model
- Clio · Clio IV
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: e2*2001/116*0327*Production period: beginning ofproduction till 14/04/2014
What is the risk?
- null There is a risk of aggression of the front flexible brake hose by the underwing plastic protectors (Clio IV) and/or a risk of escape of the hydraulic pistons from the rear drum brake cylinder (Clio IV Berlina). This could lead to a brake fluid leak and consequent loss of braking efficiency.
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: 07/08/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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