Land Rover — Range Rover Evoque
Passenger car.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Burns, Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- The passenger airbag module may tear during deployment as a result of improper folding during the airbag assembly process. In case the airbag is torn, it will not provide adequate protection to occupants and may increase the risk of injury in a crash. Hot gases could escape, causing burns to occupants.
- Origin
- United Kingdom
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is a safety notice about some Land Rover Range Rover Evoque cars. The passenger airbag may not work right because it was folded wrong when made.
What's happening? The airbag might tear when it opens in a crash. This could hurt people inside or cause burns from hot gas.
Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these cars in Germany, Bulgaria, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Sweden, or Slovenia, this could affect you.
What should I do? Take your car to a Land Rover dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic about the airbag fix.
🤖 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)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The passenger airbag module may tear during deployment as a result of improper folding during the airbag assembly process. In case the airbag is torn, it will not provide adequate protection to occupants and may increase the risk of injury in a crash. Hot gases could escape, causing burns to occupants. · Origin: United Kingdom
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