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CarsLore / EU safety alerts / 2026 / SR/02228/26

Setra S 531 DT

Safety Gate alert SR/02228/26 · Bus · published 14 Aug 2026

InjuriesRisk
Serious riskRisk level
GermanyNotified by
GermanyCountry of origin

The risk

Manufacturing errors in the production of steering components may reduce their fatigue strength and make them susceptible to breakage. If a component breaks, the steering system may fail, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with 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.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · official text, unchanged

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: 20/07/2026

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Who notified alerts in 2026

Notifying countryAlerts
Germany149
France119
Belgium20
Portugal7
Luxembourg3
Italy3

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2026

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