EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Opel “Insignia, Zafira” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0813/16
Summary
null The tie rod end may not be correctly threaded. As a result, the stub axle may crack and the connection between the universal joint and the stub axle may shear off completely leading to loss of control of the vehicle.
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Product
Passenger car — Opel
- Brand
- Opel
- Name / model
- Insignia, Zafira · EC type approval: e4*2007/46*0204*22 and e1*2007/46*0374*18; Type: 0G-A und P-J/SW
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: The vehicles concerned were produced between 7 April 2016 and 20 April 2016.
What is the risk?
- null The tie rod end may not be correctly threaded. As a result, the stub axle may crack and the connection between the universal joint and the stub axle may shear off completely leading to loss of control of the vehicle.
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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