EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Van VW “Crafter” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0673/14
Summary
null Cracks may occur on the fastening plates of the rear axle: this could lead to a self-steering effect which may cause a road accident. The problem may occur only to vans with air suspension.
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Product
Van — VW
- Brand
- VW
- Name / model
- Crafter · Type 2EKZ: 5t, EC type approval e1*2007/46*0519*., Type 2FJZ: 5, EC type approval e1*2007/46*0525*
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Van.
- Production dates: The vehicles in question are manufactured between October 2006 and February 2014
What is the risk?
- null Cracks may occur on the fastening plates of the rear axle: this could lead to a self-steering effect which may cause a road accident. The problem may occur only to vans with air suspension.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory 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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