EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Bus Setra “S 515 LE, S 516 LE” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02232/26
Summary
Improperly secured screws may cause the access panels to open while the vehicle is in motion. This could create a hazard for vehicle occupants and other road users, increasing the risk of injury. 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.
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Product
Bus — Setra
- Brand
- Setra
- Name / model
- S 515 LE, S 516 LE · e1*2018/858*00440*00-*02 (410 08)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Bus.
- Production dates: 15.10.2025 - 20.01.2026
What is the risk?
- Improperly secured screws may cause the access panels to open while the vehicle is in motion. This could create a hazard for vehicle occupants and other road users, increasing the risk of injury. 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/07/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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