EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorry Man “TGS, TGX” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01114/21
Summary
The screw connection for the spare wheel carrier may have been tightened with insufficient torque. This may result in the detachment of the bracket and the spare wheel. Accidents could occur, leading to personal injury or damage to property.
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Product
Lorry — Man
- Brand
- Man
- Name / model
- TGS, TGX · Type approval numbers: e4*2007/46*0229*41-42, e4*2007/46*0231*41-42, e4*2007/46*0232*41-42, e4*2007/46*0234*41, e4*2007/46*0235*40, Type: L.2007.460.001, L.2007.46.003, L.2007.46.004, L.2007.46.006, L.2007.46.007
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry
- Production dates: From January 2021 to July 2021
What is the risk?
- The screw connection for the spare wheel carrier may have been tightened with insufficient torque. This may result in the detachment of the bracket and the spare wheel. Accidents could occur, leading to personal injury or damage to property.
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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