EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorry Mercedes-Benz “Atego” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0824/15
Summary
null Non-specification leaf springs were fitted on the rear axle. As a result it is possible that the spring in question could crack, leaving a fragment weighing 2-3 kg on the road. This constitutes a hazard for following traffic.
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Product
Lorry — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Atego · Types: 967 EC type-approval: e1*2007/46*1170
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry
- Production dates: Vehicles produced between 2.10.2014 and 28.02.2015 are affected.
What is the risk?
- null Non-specification leaf springs were fitted on the rear axle. As a result it is possible that the spring in question could crack, leaving a fragment weighing 2-3 kg on the road. This constitutes a hazard for following traffic.
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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