The risk
The product poses a risk of injuries because the front brake calliper may not be fixed in position with the sufficient tightening torque. If the screw joints of the brake calliper become loose, the front wheel can be jammed.
Product: Models from 2007 and 2008.The VIN range is: ZT62000 - ZT66220.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · official text, unchanged
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.
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| 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
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