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Recall A12/00380/22 — Volkswagen Transporter T5

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · France · 2022-03-04 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/00380/22
Date of alert
2022-03-04
Country / jurisdiction
France
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Injuries
Brand
Volkswagen
Product category
Motor vehicles
Product type
Passenger car
Reported risk: The gas tank may corrode because the protective paint will not be properly maintained over time. Refueling a corroded gas tank could lead to fuel leaks and increase the risk of explosion.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005617

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