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Optare Solo, Versa,MetroCity, Tempo single deck bus — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireMay 17, 2019

Hazard

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

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (26/04/2019)

Product description

Single deck bus

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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