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🧸 Product FR September 12, 2022

cupra — ateca, formentor, leon voiture de tourisme

les couvercles de moteur installés pourraient se détacher de leurs fixations en fonction des conditions d’utilisation (par exemple, conduite très sportive ou mauvaise surface de la route) et de leur âge. un couvercle de moteur lâche pourrait entrer en contact avec la zone chaude...

Cupra — Ateca, Formentor, Leon passenger cars Covering: automobiles and means of transport

Category
cars, motorcycles, scooters
Hazard
burns|fire — installed engine covers may detach from their mounts depending on use (for example, aggressive driving or poor road surfaces) and age. A loose engine cover could contact the hot area of the exhaust gas turbocharger, increasing the risk of burns or fire.
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This alert was reported 1460 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.
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115 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is about some Cupra cars (Ateca, Formentor, Leon). The engine cover might come loose while driving.

What's happening? If the cover comes off, it could touch the hot exhaust turbo. This could cause burns or a fire.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these Cupra cars in France, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Take your car to a Cupra dealer right away. Ask your dealer or mechanic for help.

🤖 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.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: brûlures|incendie · les couvercles de moteur installés pourraient se détacher de leurs fixations en fonction des conditions d’utilisation (par exemple, conduite très sportive ou mauvaise surface de la route) et de leur âge. un couvercle de moteur lâche pourrait entrer en contact avec la zone chaude du turbocompresseur de gaz d’échappement, ce qui augmente le risque de brûlures ou d’incendie.

First published
September 12, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48410/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
cupra — ateca, formentor, leon voiture de tourisme. Cupra — Ateca, Formentor, Leon passenger cars Covering: automobiles and means of transport · Category: cars, motorcycles, scooters · Hazard: burns|fire — installed engine covers may detach from their mounts depending on use (for example, aggressive driving or poor road surfaces)...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 12, 2022 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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