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Optare - Solo, Versa,MetroCity, Tempo
Official notice
17 May 2019
Last checked
17 May 2019
An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns Optare - Solo, Versa,MetroCity, Tempo. A surge protector device is fitted across the vehicle batteries to prevent damage to vehicle components if the vehicle is jump started. This device can, over time, become corroded internally resulting in a short circuit which can overheat the device until it catches fire. Published 2019-05-17.
What to do now
The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.
Recall number
A12/0740/19
Official notice
2019-05-17
The hazard
The hazard
A surge protector device is fitted across the vehicle batteries to prevent damage to vehicle components if the vehicle is jump started. This device can, over time, become corroded internally resulting in a short circuit which can overheat the device until it catches fire.
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How to check if you're affected
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Brand: Optare.
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