EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Car tyres Continental “ContiEcoContact 5” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00030/22
Summary
A sudden loss of air pressure in the tyre may occur which may result in a loss of control of the vehicle, leading to an accident. The product does not comply with 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.
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Product
Car tyres — Continental
- Brand
- Continental
- Name / model
- ContiEcoContact 5 · 235/55R17 103H XL , DOT numbers: CN7AD72Y 4015 to 0221
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Car tyres
- Production dates: 28.09.2015 - 11.01.2021
- Recall information: https://www.continental-opony.pl/samochod/o-nas/media/informacje-prasowe/continental-og%C5%82asza-program-dobrowolnej-wymiany-oponhttps://www.continental-tires.com/car/tires/technical-services/voluntary-exchange-programs/contiecocontact5/press-release
What is the risk?
- A sudden loss of air pressure in the tyre may occur which may result in a loss of control of the vehicle, leading to an accident. The product does not comply with 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 users
- Date of entry into force: 24/11/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/11/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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