Fiat — Doblo
Passenger car.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Fire
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- Vehicles fitted with a DV5R engine may experience a fuel leak. The non-conformity of the round shape on the cone of the common rail may cause the nut to loosen, resulting in the possibility of fuel leaking between the nut and the thread, leading to fuel vapours and fuel flow into the hot exhaust system. This may lead to a fire under the bonnet.
- Origin
- France
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is a safety notice about some Fiat Doblo vans. They may have a fuel leak because of a small part in the engine.
What's happening? The part that holds fuel may come loose. Fuel could leak near the hot engine. This could cause a fire under the hood.
Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Fiat Doblo with a DV5R engine, you may be at risk. This affects cars in Germany, Hungary, Ireland, and Slovakia.
What should I do? Take your van to a Fiat dealer right away. Ask your mechanic to check the fuel system. Do not ignore this issue.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Vehicles fitted with a DV5R engine may experience a fuel leak. The non-conformity of the round shape on the cone of the common rail may cause the nut to loosen, resulting in the possibility of fuel leaking between the nut and the thread, leading to fuel vapours and fuel flow into the hot exhaust system. This may lead to a fire under the bonnet. · Origin: France
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