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Captur, Kadjar

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Captur, Kadjar was recalled on 12 May 2017 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0614/17. Environment risk reported by France. Due to a calibration error in the engine management controller, the after-treatment system for nitrogen oxides (NOx) is progressively saturated with sulphur.

Alert NumberA12/0614/17
BrandRenault
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeEnvironment
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginFrance
Model NumberCaptur: e2*2001/116*0327*66 to 72. Kadjar: e2*2007/46*0475*00 and 01.
Published12 May 2017

Risk Description

Due to a calibration error in the engine management controller, the after-treatment system for nitrogen oxides (NOx) is progressively saturated with sulphur. This leads to bad functioning of the nitrogen oxides (NOx) trap, reducing its efficiency in decontaminating NOx emissions.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 10/04/2017

Product Description

Passenger car.

🌍 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a environment hazard related to Captur, Kadjar.

About this risk

This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations.

Recommended action

Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options.

Who is at risk?

While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.

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