The risk
The vehicles may be fitted with rear axle leaf springs manufactured by Fleximol using substandard materials received from its supplier. In the faulty leaf springs, individual leaves of the lower spring assembly may break. Fragments may fall into the path of following traffic and put other road users at risk. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
Other injuries alerts in 2025
288 of the 448 motor vehicle alerts published in 2025 concerned the same risk.
| SR/04458/25 26 Dec 2025 | Lambretta G350 Special, G350 Special Flex |
| SR/04459/25 26 Dec 2025 | Genesis GV60 |
| SR/04483/25 26 Dec 2025 | Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class |
| SR/04510/25 26 Dec 2025 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER S |
| SR/04357/25 19 Dec 2025 | Peugeot 3008 V3, 5008 V3 |
| SR/04359/25 19 Dec 2025 | Ford CAPRI, EXPLORER |
| SR/04360/25 19 Dec 2025 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON Softail |
| SR/04369/25 19 Dec 2025 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON P&A PROFILE LOW REAR SUSPENSION KIT, P&A TALL REAR SHOCK KIT |
Who notified alerts in 2025
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 231 |
| France | 115 |
| Portugal | 24 |
| Belgium | 18 |
| Poland | 13 |
| Italy | 9 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2025
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