The risk
High dynamic stress can cause damage to the outer flange of the rear axle shaft. This can result in the flange breaking and the wheel being lost.12 cases are known to have occurred in Europe but without causing damage to third parties.
Product: Motor vehicle – car "Toyota LandCruiser 90"Type/number of model: J9 EG-BE: e6*93/81*0023*.Description: Vehicles produced between 17 April 1996 and 6 January 1999 are affected.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Voluntary worldwide corrective action taken by the producer.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