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Motor vehicles — injuries risk (0232/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesApr 28, 2006

Hazard

Roof bars present risk of injury because during the tests they broke at 150 daN and 170 daN, whereas the standard requires resistance up to 275 daN.One accident on a motorway reported.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers — Other

Product description

Roof bars (roof luggage racks) – vehicle accessories "Green Valley". Type/model: Ref. 001514.Description: Pair of roof bars for the following vehicles: Alfa Romeo 166, Citroën Bx-Zx 5p, Honda Civic 5 P (1994 to 2000), Mazda 2, VW Golf II (1984 to 1990), Rover 200 (1990 to 1995).

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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