EU RAPEX CONSUMER PROTECTION INFORMATION NETWORK – VOLVO RENUALT TOYOTA WARNINGS
June 1st, 2006
BY KEITH NUTHALL
THE EUROPEAN Commission's consumer protection information service RAPEX has warned of four alerts involving car models in the European Union (EU) this week.
In one case, the Greek authorities have reported a recall of 2004-6 Volvo S40/V50 sedan or station wagon cars, because of a potential "risk for driver's life". Its notice said: "The polyamide tube (PA12) in the fuel line is sensitive to extreme temperatures that may occur (near the) turbo/exhaust manifold..., potentially resulting in a fuel line leakage after parking...". ...
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