EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Vehicle part / Sideshaft, constant velocity joint GKN Automotive — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02776/25
Summary
The drive shafts and associated joints can break, which can result in a loss of drive, loss of steering, and/or failure of the parking function. An unexpected loss of driving force or steering while driving can increase the risk of accidents and injuries. Moreover, the vehicle may move after the gear shift lever is placed in 'Park,' if the CV joint in the side shaft tears or breaks during operation. This movement of…
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Product
Vehicle part / Sideshaft, constant velocity joint — GKN Automotive
- Brand
- GKN Automotive
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Vehicle part / Aftermarket sideshafts and constant velocity (CV) joint set.
- Production dates: 01.08.2022 - 01.08.2023
What is the risk?
- The drive shafts and associated joints can break, which can result in a loss of drive, loss of steering, and/or failure of the parking function. An unexpected loss of driving force or steering while driving can increase the risk of accidents and injuries. Moreover, the vehicle may move after the gear shift lever is placed in 'Park,' if the CV joint in the side shaft tears or breaks during operation. This movement of the vehicle can further increase 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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