The risk
The product poses a risk of injuries because it is possible, on the vehicles concerned, for the shock absorber on the rear spring strut to fail, potentially leading to a fall.
Product: Concerns vehicles built in 2008, VIN:SMTTMD40668316225 to SMTTMD40668343763,SMTD01NE08J316225 to SMTD01NE08J343763SMTD01NE18J316225 to SMTD01NE18J343763SMTD01NE28J316225 to SMTD01NE28J343763SMTD01NE38J316225 to SMTD01NE38J343763SMTD01NE48J316225 to SMTD01NE48J343763SMTD01NE58J316225 to SMTD01NE58J343763SMTD01NE68J316225 to SMTD01NE68J343763SMTD01NE78J316225 to SMTD01NE78J343763SMTD01NE88J316225 to SMTD01NE88J343763SMTD01NE98J316225 to SMTD01NE98J343763SMTD01NEX8J316225 to SMTD01NEX8J343763.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Other injuries alerts in 2008
122 of the 167 motor vehicle alerts published in 2008 concerned the same risk.
| 1500/08 26 Dec 2008 | Porsche |
| 1506/08 26 Dec 2008 | Triumph |
| 1507/08 26 Dec 2008 | Fiat |
| 1508/08 26 Dec 2008 | Fiat |
| 1490/08 19 Dec 2008 | Volkswagen |
| 1389/08 5 Dec 2008 | Volkswagen |
| 1407/08 5 Dec 2008 | OPEL |
| 1417/08 5 Dec 2008 | RENAULT |
Who notified alerts in 2008
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Greece | 64 |
| Germany | 43 |
| Spain | 13 |
| Poland | 13 |
| Sweden | 10 |
| United Kingdom | 7 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2008