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Motorcycle side boxes BMW Motorrad “Original Sonderzubehör Variokoffer / Original Side Accessory Variocase” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02538/24
Summary
The mounted side boxes may not be fastened and locked correctly, and objects can fall onto the road whilst driving, posing a risk to the following traffic. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles.
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Product
Motorcycle side boxes — BMW Motorrad
- Brand
- BMW Motorrad
- Name / model
- Original Sonderzubehör Variokoffer / Original Side Accessory Variocase
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle side panniers. Motorcycle model: R 1300 GS.
- Production dates: 07.06.2023 - 17.06.2024
What is the risk?
- The mounted side boxes may not be fastened and locked correctly, and objects can fall onto the road whilst driving, posing a risk to the following traffic. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles.
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
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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