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🧸 Product DE July 17, 2020

Streetscooter — Work

Lorry

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Due to a damage to the low-voltage battery charger and corrosion in the cable duct, smoke and heat may develop, thus causing scorching and fire.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ 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 2150 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
20 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 6, 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 Streetscooter Work electric vans. A problem with the battery charger and cables may cause smoke, heat, or fire.

What's happening? Some vans have damage to the battery charger or rust in the cable area. This can lead to overheating or fire.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Streetscooter Work van in Germany, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the van and ask your dealer or a mechanic for help. Talk to a professional before driving it again.

🤖 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)
Streetscooter
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a damage to the low-voltage battery charger and corrosion in the cable duct, smoke and heat may develop, thus causing scorching and fire. · Origin: Germany

First published
July 17, 2020
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001591

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Streetscooter — Work. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a damage to the low-voltage battery charger and corrosion in the cable duct, smoke and heat may develop, thus causing scorching and fire. · Origin: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 17, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ 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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