EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Vehicle part / Aluminium rim ALCAR “Dezent TV 6,5x16 5x120 ET51” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00224/26
Summary
Under load, cracks may form and subsequently lead to breakage of the wheel rim. Consequently, the operational stability of the vehicle is reduced, 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
Vehicle part / Aluminium rim — ALCAR
- Brand
- ALCAR
- Name / model
- Dezent TV 6,5x16 5x120 ET51 · E1 124R - 002038
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Aluminium rim for passenger cars. Product sold online, in particular via www.alcar.at.
What is the risk?
- Under load, cracks may form and subsequently lead to breakage of the wheel rim. Consequently, the operational stability of the vehicle is reduced, 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: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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