EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Vehicle part / Ball joint NK “Querlenker und Traggelenk Nr. 125” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02055/26
Summary
The bolts securing the ball joint to the wishbone may be too hard and could break, causing the connection between the axle and the wheel to be lost. As a result, the wheel may no longer be properly controlled, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. 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…
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Product
Vehicle part / Ball joint — NK
- Brand
- NK
- Name / model
- Querlenker und Traggelenk Nr. 125
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Vehicle component, ball joint for passenger car (Borg Automotive A/S).
- Production dates: 29.09.2025 - 05.10.2025
What is the risk?
- The bolts securing the ball joint to the wishbone may be too hard and could break, causing the connection between the axle and the wheel to be lost. As a result, the wheel may no longer be properly controlled, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. 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: 08/07/2026
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