Chevrolet passenger cars - model chevrolet captiva — injuries risk
Hazard
The product poses a risk of injuries because on vehicles with steel wheel-rims, wheel nuts may work loose, causing cracks in the surface of the wheel disc. Tests showed that this damage is caused by rims that do not lie flat on the hub.
Measures taken
- Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer — Other
Product description
Worldwide 12 876 vehicles (2006 to 2008 model), including 3 605 in Germany, are affected by the non-vehicle-related problem. The part number of the 16" steel wheel-rim in question is 96 626 210. The operation is being conducted under Code OSB07-2E-056 and information is available from dealers.
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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