EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Vehicle part / Safety belt system Schnierle “Double wire buckle 200 mm, Double wire buckle 165 mm” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03725/24
Summary
The safety belt buckles are not resistant enough (measure value up to 13000 N). The wire cable can unlock, compromising the restraining effect of the safety belt in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injuries for passengers. 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…
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Product
Vehicle part / Safety belt system — Schnierle
- Brand
- Schnierle
- Name / model
- Double wire buckle 200 mm, Double wire buckle 165 mm · 10A, 2000, 2270, 2352, E8*16R08*16815*, E8*16R08*16842*, E8*16R08*16857*, E8*16R08*16938*
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Vehicle part / Safety belt system.
- Production dates: 03.06.2024 - 30.10.2024 (200 mm)08.04.2024 - 30.10.2024 (165 mm)
What is the risk?
- The safety belt buckles are not resistant enough (measure value up to 13000 N). The wire cable can unlock, compromising the restraining effect of the safety belt in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injuries for passengers. 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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