EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Infiniti “Q50, M30, Q70” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03334/24
Summary
The propeller shafts have insufficient strength due to insufficient press-fitting length of the universal joints into the tubes. As a result, cracks can develop in these areas during use, leading the propeller shaft to break. This can cause unexpected loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance…
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Product
Passenger car — Infiniti
- Brand
- Infiniti
- Name / model
- Q50, M30, Q70 · V37 (Q50), Y51 (Q70, M30), e13*2007/46*1105, e13*2007/46*1378
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: 15.10.2009 - 19.05.2022
What is the risk?
- The propeller shafts have insufficient strength due to insufficient press-fitting length of the universal joints into the tubes. As a result, cracks can develop in these areas during use, leading the propeller shaft to break. This can cause unexpected loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/06/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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