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Cupra, Seat LEÓN, FORMENTOR passenger car — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireApr 5, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Cupra, Seat LEÓN, FORMENTOR passenger car — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Cupra, Seat LEÓN, FORMENTOR passenger car — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

Due to the incorrect assembly of the heat shield, the brake fluid reservoir nozzle can be melted by the exhaust system heat. This can result in brake fluid leakage, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (10/01/2024)

Product description

Right-hand drive passenger car with automatic transmission and electronic brake servo system.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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