EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Drawbar Trako “Trako 2015 190 kN” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00765/24
Summary
Possible mechanical failure of welded locking structure. Failure can lead to a break in the coupling between the towing vehicle and its trailer, which creates serious risk of accidents and injuries to other road users. 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…
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Product
Drawbar — Trako
- Brand
- Trako
- Name / model
- Trako 2015 190 kN · E4-55R-010442 Ext.00
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Drawbar
What is the risk?
- Possible mechanical failure of welded locking structure. Failure can lead to a break in the coupling between the towing vehicle and its trailer, which creates serious risk of accidents and injuries to other road users. 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 nor with the Regulation on the approval of mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 06/03/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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