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🧸 Product BG DE DK EE HU THE NETHERLANDS PL SE SK February 25, 2022

TOYOTA — Proace

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📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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TOYOTA — Proace
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Due to an incorrectly fixed cable, the rear window defogger may not work properly, which in turn can could reduce visibility and could lead to road accidents.
Origin
Belgium

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1659 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
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 a notice about some Toyota Proace vans. A wire inside may not be fixed correctly.

What's happening? Because of this, the back window may not clear of fog. This can make it hard to see while driving.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these vans in certain countries, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Take your van to a Toyota dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help.

🤖 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)
TOYOTA
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to an incorrectly fixed cable, the rear window defogger may not work properly, which in turn can could reduce visibility and could lead to road accidents. · Origin: Belgium

First published
February 25, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005634

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
TOYOTA — Proace. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to an incorrectly fixed cable, the rear window defogger may not work properly, which in turn can could reduce visibility and could lead to road accidents. · Origin: Belgium
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 25, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Hungary, THE NETHERLANDS, Poland, Sweden, and Slovakia.
▸ 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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