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SKF Wheel bearing kit vehicle part — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesFeb 19, 2021
Photo from the official notice: SKF Wheel bearing kit vehicle part — injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The thread pitch of the provided screws does not match with the thread pitch of the bearing. As a result, the wheel bearing may not be properly secured to the vehicle, which, in the case of a high impact shock on the wheel, can cause the wheel to partly or fully disconnect from the body of the car.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer

Product description

The kit comprises a wheel bearing and four screws which are used to secure the wheel to the car.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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