EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Audi “A3, Q3” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01389/21
Summary
The bolt of the pressure-input shaft situated between the electromechanical brake servo and the brake pedal may come loose.As a result, the mechanical connection between the brake pedal and thebrake servo would no longer be guaranteed, increasing the risk of anaccident.In the event of an emergency, the vehicle can be immobilised by activating the electronic parking brake. The product does not meet the requirements…
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Product
Passenger car — Audi
- Brand
- Audi
- Name / model
- A3, Q3 · e1*2007/46*2060*##, e1*2007/46*1900*##; Types GY, F3
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: 24.08.2020 - 19.07.2021
What is the risk?
- The bolt of the pressure-input shaft situated between the electromechanical brake servo and the brake pedal may come loose.As a result, the mechanical connection between the brake pedal and thebrake servo would no longer be guaranteed, increasing the risk of anaccident.In the event of an emergency, the vehicle can be immobilised by activating the electronic parking brake. The product does not meet the requirements set out in 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: 10/09/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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