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🧸 Product FR May 7, 2021

APTIS — APTIS 12E

12 meter autonomous electric bus, low floor throughout, with two steering axles; category M3, class 1

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The data from the engine speed sensor may be poorly transmitted to the equipment responsible for controlling and driving the torque and the direction of rotation of the engine. As a result, the vehicle may reverse and collide with anyone behind it.
Origin
France

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1861 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
25 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 11, 2026
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What is this? This is a warning about a car part called APTIS 12E. It may not send the right speed information to the engine control system.

What's happening? The wrong data could make the car go backward by itself. This could hit someone standing behind it.

Does this affect me? If you drive or own a car with this part, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Ask your mechanic or dealer to check and fix it right away. Talk to them before driving.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
APTIS
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The data from the engine speed sensor may be poorly transmitted to the equipment responsible for controlling and driving the torque and the direction of rotation of the engine. As a result, the vehicle may reverse and collide with anyone behind it. · Origin: France

First published
May 7, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003616

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
APTIS — APTIS 12E. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The data from the engine speed sensor may be poorly transmitted to the equipment responsible for controlling and driving the torque and the direction of rotation of the engine. As a result, the vehicle...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 7, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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