EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorry Scania “Series Trucks LPGRS” — risk: environment, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01867/22
Summary
The nut can unscrew itself as the connecting force is insufficient when the nut is placed on the end fork. This can cause an oil leak, damage to the central mechanics, or cause the transmission shaft to come loose, increasing the risk of an accident. 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…
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Product
Lorry — Scania
- Brand
- Scania
- Name / model
- Series Trucks LPGRS · e4*2018/858*00098* , e4*2007/46*1128* , et e4*2018/858*00100*
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry
- Production dates: 28/03/2022 - 06/09/2022
What is the risk?
- The nut can unscrew itself as the connecting force is insufficient when the nut is placed on the end fork. This can cause an oil leak, damage to the central mechanics, or cause the transmission shaft to come loose, increasing the risk of an accident. 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.
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: 29/11/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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