EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Caravan axles Al-ko “Unknown” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1167/13
Summary
null The uneven thickness of the brake drum coating can cause the wheel bolts to work loose and, in extreme cases, cause the wheel to come off. 15 incidents reported.
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Product
Caravan axles — Al-ko
- Brand
- Al-ko
- Name / model
- Unknown · Type 2361
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Axles with brake drums for towed caravans. 1600 kg maximum permissible mass.
- Production dates: Production period: October 2012 to May 2013
What is the risk?
- null The uneven thickness of the brake drum coating can cause the wheel bolts to work loose and, in extreme cases, cause the wheel to come off. 15 incidents reported.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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