The risk
The bolt on the outside of the seat mechanism of both front seats may not have been properly secured. If the bolt comes loose, the seat can move backwards in the event of a rear-end collision accident, which would increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
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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: Unknown
Models on CarsLore
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382 of the 437 motor vehicle alerts published in 2017 concerned the same risk.
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| A12/1818/17 22 Dec 2017 | Ford Transit, Focus, C-Max |
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| A12/1850/17 22 Dec 2017 | VW Arteon |
| A12/1853/17 22 Dec 2017 | MV AGUSTA Brutale 800 Dragster RR |
Who notified alerts in 2017
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 240 |
| France | 81 |
| United Kingdom | 57 |
| Portugal | 27 |
| Poland | 11 |
| Spain | 5 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2017
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