EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Van Nissan “Primastar” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1226/16
Summary
null There may be cracks in the metallic structure of the steering wheel and as a consequence the structural resistance of the steering wheel may be compromised. The steering wheel could break and become detached from the steering column, resulting in a loss of steering control.
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Product
Van — Nissan
- Brand
- Nissan
- Name / model
- Primastar · Primastar (X83)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Van
- Production dates: Vehicles manufactured between 25 September 2012 and 14 December 2013.
What is the risk?
- null There may be cracks in the metallic structure of the steering wheel and as a consequence the structural resistance of the steering wheel may be compromised. The steering wheel could break and become detached from the steering column, resulting in a loss of steering control.
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: 18/08/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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