ALSTOM APTIS — Electric bus
12-metre electric urban bus, low floor throughout, with two steering axles, category M3, class 1.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Catégorie
- Motor vehicles
- Risque
- In the event of failure of the Controller Area Network (CAN) communication of the traction chain when the vehicle is stopped or in departure mode, the absence of information at low speed can block the rear axle when the driver expects it to follow the departure mode rule. That results in a deviation in trajectory, increasing the risk of an accident.
- Origin
- France
⚖️ Actions ordonnées par les autorités
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is about an electric bus called ALSTOM APTIS. It has a problem with how it talks to itself while stopped or starting.
What's happening? Sometimes the bus can’t send the right signals. This might make the back wheels lock up when they shouldn’t. The bus could then go off course and cause an accident.
Does this affect me? If you ride or drive this bus in France, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using the bus and ask your local transport office or a mechanic what to do next. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unsafe.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: In the event of failure of the Controller Area Network (CAN) communication of the traction chain when the vehicle is stopped or in departure mode, the absence of information at low speed can block the rear axle when the driver expects it to follow the departure mode rule. That results in a deviation in trajectory, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: France
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