EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Renault “Megane” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0507/17
Summary
null When accelerating sharply, the software does not require adequate pressure to be applied to the clutch which could cause the clutch to overheat. As a result, the vehicle might go into "back-up" mode whilst driving.
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Product
Passenger car — Renault
- Brand
- Renault
- Name / model
- Megane · Megane IV GT (BFB); e2*2007/46*0546 ext. 00 à 06
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: Vehicles concerned were manufactured between the start of production and 23 January 2017.
What is the risk?
- null When accelerating sharply, the software does not require adequate pressure to be applied to the clutch which could cause the clutch to overheat. As a result, the vehicle might go into "back-up" mode whilst driving.
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: 03/04/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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