EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Suzuki “Ignis” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00511/21
Summary
Due to improper manufacturing process, the breather pipe may not be properly welded to the fuel tankand could become detached.As a result, fuel may leak out when the fuel tank is filled to the top, increasing the risk of fire.
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Product
Passenger car — Suzuki
- Brand
- Suzuki
- Name / model
- Ignis · e4*2007/46*1162*04
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Model series: ATK 412
- Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 1 July and 30 October 2020.
What is the risk?
- Due to improper manufacturing process, the breather pipe may not be properly welded to the fuel tankand could become detached.As a result, fuel may leak out when the fuel tank is filled to the top, increasing the risk of fire.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 05/04/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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