EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Truck Hino “300 Series Euro 5” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1340/18
Summary
Due to insufficient protection against moisture absorption into the propellant, the front passenger airbag may be susceptible to moisture intrusion over time. In this instance the inflator may rupture in the event that the airbag is activated.
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Product
Truck — Hino
- Brand
- Hino
- Name / model
- 300 Series Euro 5 · XZU710, XZU720, XZU730
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Truck
- Production dates: Specific vehicles built between 26/01/2012 and 31/07/2013
What is the risk?
- Due to insufficient protection against moisture absorption into the propellant, the front passenger airbag may be susceptible to moisture intrusion over time. In this instance the inflator may rupture in the event that the airbag is activated.
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: 23/07/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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