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🧸 Product DE SE December 12, 2025

Setra — S 515 LE, S 516 LE, S 518 LE

Bus.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Setra — S 515 LE, S 516 LE, S 518 LE
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The frame on the fuel tank can come loose if the screws are not properly tightened. This can make the tank drop and damage the fuel lines, causing a large fuel leak, which could lead to a fire.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Other: Recall of the product from commercial users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 274 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 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? Some Setra buses have a loose frame on the fuel tank. If screws are not tight, the tank can fall and damage fuel lines.

What's happening? A loose tank may leak fuel. Fuel leaks can cause a fire.

Does this affect me? This affects Setra S 515 LE, S 516 LE, and S 518 LE buses in Germany and Sweden.

What should I do? Stop using the bus and ask your mechanic or dealer for a check.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Setra
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The frame on the fuel tank can come loose if the screws are not properly tightened. This can make the tank drop and damage the fuel lines, causing a large fuel leak, which could lead to a fire. · Origin: Germany

First published
December 12, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097019

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Setra — S 515 LE, S 516 LE, S 518 LE. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The frame on the fuel tank can come loose if the screws are not properly tightened. This can make the tank drop and damage the fuel lines, causing a large fuel leak, which could lead to a fire. · Origin: G...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 12, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Sweden.
▸ 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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