EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Vehicle part / Control arm ZF Friedrichshafen AG “LEMFÖRDER: 38526 01; TRW: JTC1619” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01911/25
Summary
Due to a production error, the connector inner sleeve of the recalled control arms, when fitted, may leave a gap which could permit further compression of the component during tightening. This can lead to stress in the subframe and cause cracking. A crack or microcrack in the subframe can result in damage to the front axle beam, which can impair driving and increase the risk of an accident and injury. The product…
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Product
Vehicle part / Control arm — ZF Friedrichshafen AG
- Brand
- ZF Friedrichshafen AG
- Name / model
- LEMFÖRDER: 38526 01; TRW: JTC1619
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Vehicle part: track control arm.
- Production dates: 07.06.2024 - 05.03.2025
What is the risk?
- Due to a production error, the connector inner sleeve of the recalled control arms, when fitted, may leave a gap which could permit further compression of the component during tightening. This can lead to stress in the subframe and cause cracking. A crack or microcrack in the subframe can result in damage to the front axle beam, which can impair driving and increase the risk of an accident and injury. 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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