EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Van Toyota “Proace” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1386/18
Summary
The trailer coupling device can become deformed if a trailer is used. If this occurs, it may become difficult to control the vehicle and the trailer might become detached from the vehicle.
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Product
Van — Toyota
- Brand
- Toyota
- Name / model
- Proace · Type-approval number: E2*2007/46*0537* and E2*2007/46*0538*; type: V
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Van. Company recall code: 18SMD-061
- Production dates: The vehicles concerned were manufactured between June 2016 and December 2017.
What is the risk?
- The trailer coupling device can become deformed if a trailer is used. If this occurs, it may become difficult to control the vehicle and the trailer might become detached from 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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