The risk
Owing to inadequate hardening of the wheel bearings, the correct guidance of the wheel may be adversely affected. In extreme circumstances the wheel may shear off from the rear axle.
Product: Car SAAB 9-3.Type/model: YS3FXXXX. Description: Concerns vehicles whose rear axle is fitted with wheel bearings with manufacturing code “3 2635”. VINs concerned: YS3F*****61024205 - YS3F*****61027871.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Other injuries alerts in 2006
93 of the 111 motor vehicle alerts published in 2006 concerned the same risk.
| 0846/06 22 Dec 2006 | Fiat Panda, Punto, Grande Punto, Idea and Stilo cars with 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4 8V and 16V motor |
| 0816/06 15 Dec 2006 | Yamaha YZF-R6R |
| 0817/06 15 Dec 2006 | BMW Mini Cooper RE91 |
| 0820/06 15 Dec 2006 | Shenggibao Box reference number: GS933 – 27WSQ603084 |
| 0822/06 15 Dec 2006 | Unknown Unknown |
| 0768/06 1 Dec 2006 | Opel Van Opel Movano |
| 0775/06 1 Dec 2006 | Honda Honda Deauville |
| 0740/06 24 Nov 2006 | Renault Automatic transmission computer in Renault cars |
Who notified alerts in 2006
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Greece | 41 |
| Germany | 30 |
| Spain | 15 |
| Ireland | 7 |
| Portugal | 5 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2006