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Motorcycle top box BMW Motorrad “Original accessory Vario-Topcase” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00998/24
Summary
The mounted top box may not be fastened and locked correctly by the user as the key can be pulled out of the lock without proper fastening. The top box may 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 top box — BMW Motorrad
- Brand
- BMW Motorrad
- Name / model
- Original accessory Vario-Topcase · 77439443542
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle top box
- Production dates: 2023 - 2024
What is the risk?
- The mounted top box may not be fastened and locked correctly by the user as the key can be pulled out of the lock without proper fastening. The top box may 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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