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🧸 Product FR March 27, 2026

lancia — ypsilon voiture particulière

il n'y a pas suffisamment de dégagement (< 10 mm) entre le tube du filtre à particules à essence et le capuchon de protection terminal de l'alternateur de démarrage à courroie de 48 v. dans des conditions humides, le manque de dégagement et de contact entre ces composants peut en...

A gap of less than 10 mm exists between the gasoline particulate filter tube and the 48 V belt-driven starter-alternator protective end cap. In wet conditions, insufficient clearance and contact between these parts may allow water to enter, causing an electric arc that could lead to overheating and a fire hazard.
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This alert was reported 61 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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8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about a car model called Lancia Ypsilon. There is a small space problem near the engine parts.

What's happening? The space between two parts is too small. Water can get in and cause a fire risk.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Lancia Ypsilon in France, this could affect you.

What should I do? Check with a mechanic or Lancia dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or Lancia dealer for advice.

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
lancia
Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie · il n'y a pas suffisamment de dégagement (< 10 mm) entre le tube du filtre à particules à essence et le capuchon de protection terminal de l'alternateur de démarrage à courroie de 48 v. dans des conditions humides, le manque de dégagement et de contact entre ces composants peut entraîner une infiltration d'eau, provoquant un arc électrique qui peut déclencher un événement thermique, tel qu'une surchauffe. il y a un risque d'incendie.

First published
March 27, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49411/rapex

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

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
lancia — ypsilon voiture particulière. A gap of less than 10 mm exists between the gasoline particulate filter tube and the 48 V belt-driven starter-alternator protective end cap. In wet conditions, insufficient clearance and contact between these parts may allow water to enter, causing an electric arc that could lead...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 27, 2026 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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