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🧸 Product DE FR PL February 12, 2021

MAN — Lion’s City: A21, A23, 12C

Bus

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
A grease used to lubricate mechanical components within the pressure relief device may harden in the event of prolonged exposure to high heat. Hardened grease prevents the controlled emergency venting of tanks, leading in the worst case to the gas tank exploding. In such a case, damage to property and/or personal injury cannot be excluded.
Origin
Poland

⚖️ 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 2037 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
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is about some MAN city buses made in Poland. A grease inside a safety part may get too hard from too much heat.

What's happening? If the grease hardens, the tank might not open safely in an emergency. This could cause an explosion.

Does this affect me? If you ride or work on these buses in Germany, France, or Poland, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the bus and ask your mechanic or MAN for help. Talk to your doctor if you feel unsafe.

🤖 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)
MAN
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A grease used to lubricate mechanical components within the pressure relief device may harden in the event of prolonged exposure to high heat. Hardened grease prevents the controlled emergency venting of tanks, leading in the worst case to the gas tank exploding. In such a case, damage to property and/or personal injury cannot be excluded. · Origin: Poland

First published
February 12, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003092

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this product recall alert about?
MAN — Lion’s City: A21, A23, 12C. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A grease used to lubricate mechanical components within the pressure relief device may harden in the event of prolonged exposure to high heat. Hardened grease prevents the controlled emergency venting...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 12, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, France, and Poland.
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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