Light commercial vehicle Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 29, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Light commercial vehicle

Brand: Toyota

Country: France

Hazards: Fall Hazard, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01583/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Light commercial vehicle
Brand Toyota
Country France
Case Number SR/01583/26
Hazard Fall Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Factual Recall Information Record

Recall Summary

The European Commission Safety Gate system has published a recall notice (case number SR/01583/26) concerning Toyota light commercial vehicles. The recall was notified by France and involves vehicles manufactured in France. The manufacturer has initiated a recall of the product from end users, effective from 13 May 2026. The company recall code is CI26-015.

Affected Products

Product: Light commercial vehicle
Brand: Toyota
Product names: Proace, Proace City
Type/model numbers: e2*2007/46*0538*29, e2*2007/46*0686*26, e2*2007/46*0686*27, e2*2007/46*0685*25, e2*2007/46*0538*30
Production dates: 15 October 2025 to 2 March 2026
Country of origin: France
Notifying country: France
Batch number: Not specified in the recall notice.
Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
EU Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098984

Hazard Information

The recall notice identifies the following hazard: Vehicles fitted with a 1.5-litre engine may suffer engine failure due to water pump pulley slippage. This condition can misalign the timing belt, cause the engine to shut down, and may allow parts to fall onto the road, increasing the risk of an accident.

The product does not comply with 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. The risk type is classified as “Injuries” in the Safety Gate data.

Consumer Action Required

The recall notice states that the manufacturer has taken a measure of “Recall of the product from end users.” Consumers who own an affected Toyota Proace or Proace City light commercial vehicle produced between 15 October 2025 and 2 March 2026 should contact an authorised Toyota dealer or service centre to arrange for inspection and repair. Specific instructions for consumers beyond contacting a dealer are not detailed in the recall notice.

Official Remedy

The official remedy is a recall of the product from end users, initiated by the manufacturer. The date of entry into force of the measure is 13 May 2026. The recall is intended to address the water pump pulley slippage issue that may lead to engine failure. The notice does not specify whether the remedy involves repair, replacement, or other corrective actions. No further details regarding the exact nature of the remedy (e.g., replacement of the water pump pulley, timing belt realignment, or other engine components) are provided in the source data.

Contact Information

Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact their local authorised Toyota dealer or service centre for further information regarding the recall (company recall code CI26-015). Official contact details for Toyota in France or the European Union are not included in the Safety Gate alert.

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Light commercial vehicle?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01583/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Light commercial vehicle?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Light commercial vehicle?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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