The risk
The seat belts do not comply with the type approval and the buckle is not sufficiently strong and can release. As a consequence, users could suffer injuries.The product does not comply with the relevant standard UNECE R16.
Product: Lap belt for general use. Three-point belt fitted with retractor for general use. The product has been sold online.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 04/09/2018
Other injuries alerts in 2018
358 of the 419 motor vehicle alerts published in 2018 concerned the same risk.
| A12/1904/18 21 Dec 2018 | VW T-ROC |
| A12/1905/18 21 Dec 2018 | KTM and Husqvarna 50 SX and TC50 |
| A12/1926/18 21 Dec 2018 | Yamaha SR400 |
| A12/1954/18 21 Dec 2018 | VW Arteon, Golf, Passat, T-Roc |
| A12/1955/18 21 Dec 2018 | Eduards |
| A12/1957/18 21 Dec 2018 | Yamaha MT-07, Tracer700, XSR700 |
| A12/1960/18 21 Dec 2018 | Citroën C-Crosser |
| A12/1961/18 21 Dec 2018 | Peugeot 4007 |
Who notified alerts in 2018
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 241 |
| France | 55 |
| United Kingdom | 41 |
| Portugal | 37 |
| Poland | 14 |
| Greece | 10 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2018