EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Tractor Fendt “700 Vario” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00821/23
Summary
The brake disc plates could damage the rear axle when the vehicle is heavily loaded. As a result, the vehicle could suddenly become difficult to control and brake, increasing the risk of an accident. 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.
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Product
Tractor — Fendt
- Brand
- Fendt
- Name / model
- 700 Vario · e1*167/2013*00049
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Tractors suitable for towing high weights
- Production dates: 1 November 2018 - 31 January 2020
What is the risk?
- The brake disc plates could damage the rear axle when the vehicle is heavily loaded. As a result, the vehicle could suddenly become difficult to control and brake, increasing the risk of an accident. 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): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 01/01/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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