The risk
The component was incorrectly made from Nitrile material instead of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer [M-class] rubber (EPDM). This has resulted in the material hardening and shrinking. This is leading to hydraulic brake fluid leakage, resulting in decreased braking efficiency and increased risk of road accidents.
Product: Vehicle aftermarket component part for Rolls Royce & Bentley.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 20/05/2019
Other injuries alerts in 2019
421 of the 509 motor vehicle alerts published in 2019 concerned the same risk.
| A12/00004/19 20 Dec 2019 | Mercedes- Benz EQC |
| A12/00007/19 20 Dec 2019 | Peugeot Expert, Traveller |
| A12/00008/19 20 Dec 2019 | Aston Martin DB11, DBS SUPERLEGGERA, VANTAGE |
| A12/00013/19 20 Dec 2019 | Mercedes-Benz V-Class, Vito |
| A12/00014/19 20 Dec 2019 | Ducati Hypermotard 950 |
| A12/00015/19 20 Dec 2019 | Peugeot 301 |
| A12/00016/19 20 Dec 2019 | Peugeot 208 I 2008 I |
| A12/00017/19 20 Dec 2019 | Bmw 3er, 5er |
Who notified alerts in 2019
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 335 |
| United Kingdom | 47 |
| Portugal | 45 |
| France | 39 |
| Italy | 12 |
| Poland | 10 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2019