EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Single deck bus Optare “Solo, Versa,MetroCity, Tempo” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0740/19
Summary
A surge protector device is fitted across the vehicle batteries to prevent damage to vehicle components if the vehicle is jump started. This device can, over time, become corroded internally resulting in a short circuit which can overheat the device until it catches fire.
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Product
Single deck bus — Optare
- Brand
- Optare
- Name / model
- Solo, Versa,MetroCity, Tempo
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Single deck bus
- Production dates: Specific UK vehicles built between 18/02/2005 and 14/03/2019. Specific Export vehicles built between 25/02/2005 and 24/03/2019
What is the risk?
- A surge protector device is fitted across the vehicle batteries to prevent damage to vehicle components if the vehicle is jump started. This device can, over time, become corroded internally resulting in a short circuit which can overheat the device until it catches fire.
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: 26/04/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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