EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Van VW “T5” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0632/16
Summary
null Due to a leak between the composite natural gas container valve and the container itself, natural gas may leak into the interior/cargo space.
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HazardFire
Notified byGermany
Country of originGermany
Intended forConsumer
Product
Van — VW
- Brand
- VW
- Name / model
- T5 · Type approval numbers: e1*KS07/46*0027*03 e1*KS07/46*0036*02 Type: 7HC, 7J0.
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Van using natural gas.
- Production dates: The vehicles in question were manufactured between 9 August 2013 and 30 June 2015.
What is the risk?
- null Due to a leak between the composite natural gas container valve and the container itself, natural gas may leak into the interior/cargo space.
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: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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