EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Van "Crafter" Volkswagen — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0704/12
Summary
null The screws used for the towing device/hitch or the rear step and/or mount may loosen or, in the worst-case scenario, break. There is therefore a possibility that components could become detached causing damage to other vehicles while it is being driven.
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Product
Van "Crafter" — Volkswagen
- Brand
- Volkswagen
- Name / model
- In total, 47 vehicles are affected in Europe.
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Van.
What is the risk?
- null The screws used for the towing device/hitch or the rear step and/or mount may loosen or, in the worst-case scenario, break. There is therefore a possibility that components could become detached causing damage to other vehicles while it is being driven.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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