EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Vehicle part / Control arm Atec — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03730/24
Summary
The screw connection between the control arm and the ball joint may not be secure and can loosen or become detached. This creates a risk of accident 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.
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Product
Vehicle part / Control arm — Atec
- Brand
- Atec
- Name / model
- 10660062, 10660063, 30300114, 30339203, 30414050
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Vehicle parts including a left-hand control arm including ball joint, right-hand control arm including ball joint, right-hand front upper control arm, left-hand front upper control arm, right-hand wishbone suspension with ball joint.
- Production dates: 22.12.2023 - 15.10.2024
What is the risk?
- The screw connection between the control arm and the ball joint may not be secure and can loosen or become detached. This creates a risk of accident 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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