EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Towbar Al-ko “BPW” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0780/18
Summary
The screw connection for the towbar has the wrong size of screws. The screw connection could break causing the trailer to become detached.
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HazardInjuries
Notified byGermany
Country of originGermany
Intended forConsumer
Product
Towbar — Al-ko
- Brand
- Al-ko
- Name / model
- BPW · Type-approval number: E1 55R-012235 Type: ZAAQ 3,0-3
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Towbar
- Production dates: Produced between 17.02.2014 and 31.12.2017
What is the risk?
- The screw connection for the towbar has the wrong size of screws. The screw connection could break causing the trailer to become detached.
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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