EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Audi “E-Tron” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01672/21
Summary
Components of the brake pressure unit could corrode over time, which may affect braking assistance, speed indication, the anti-lock braking system and the electronic stability control functions. The vehicle stopping distance is increased. ABS (anti-lock brake system) and ESC (electronic stability control) system failure may reduce the maneuverability of the vehicle when braking, increasing the risk of an accident…
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Product
Passenger car — Audi
- Brand
- Audi
- Name / model
- E-Tron · e1*2007/46*1914, Type: GE
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: 06/05/2021 - 14/07/2021
What is the risk?
- Components of the brake pressure unit could corrode over time, which may affect braking assistance, speed indication, the anti-lock braking system and the electronic stability control functions. The vehicle stopping distance is increased. ABS (anti-lock brake system) and ESC (electronic stability control) system failure may reduce the maneuverability of the vehicle when braking, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down 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: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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