EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorry Ford Trucks “H625 F-Max, H566 Cargo, 4 x 2 Tractor Ford” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00536/21
Summary
The two screw nuts on the articulation , on vehicles with C2AS suspension, could loosen as a result of an inadequate, non-compliant torque. If they loosen sufficiently, the bolts could fall out, leading to the rear axle connection detaching from the vehicle.
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Product
Lorry — Ford Trucks
- Brand
- Ford Trucks
- Name / model
- H625 F-Max, H566 Cargo, 4 x 2 Tractor Ford · Type-approval number: e9*2007/46*0089*19 - e9*2007/46*0089*22, Model: CHK1
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry
- Production dates: 05/11/2019 to 30/09/2020
What is the risk?
- The two screw nuts on the articulation , on vehicles with C2AS suspension, could loosen as a result of an inadequate, non-compliant torque. If they loosen sufficiently, the bolts could fall out, leading to the rear axle connection detaching from the vehicle.
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: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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