D8K - DTI 8 - EU VI Step E; D5K - DTI 5 - EU VI Step E
D8K - DTI 8 - EU VI Step E; D5K - DTI 5 - EU VI Step E was recalled on 17 March 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00531/23. Environment risk reported by France. When the decrystallisation regeneration threshold is reached, the amount of urea injected by the AdBlue injection system is reduced by approx.
| Alert Number | A12/00531/23 |
| Brand | Renault, Volvo |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | France |
| Model Number | e2*595/2009*2019/1939E*21100*01 e2*595/2009*2019/1939E*21101*01 |
| Published | 17 March 2023 |
Risk Description
When the decrystallisation regeneration threshold is reached, the amount of urea injected by the AdBlue injection system is reduced by approx. 30 percent. As a result, the vehicle emission levels will temporarily exceed regulatory limits. The product does not meet the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
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: 01/06/2022
Product Description
Diesel, MDE5 and MDE8 engine, Euro VI Step E, B100 variants
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to D8K - DTI 8 - EU VI Step E; D5K - DTI 5 - EU VI Step E.
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.