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Motor vehicles — injuries risk (0157/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesMar 24, 2006

Hazard

Since the steering track rod has insufficient strength, it may be overloaded if high steering forces are applied repeatedly while the vehicle is stationary. Overloading of the material leads to fatigue cracking, which can cause the track rod to fracture and the vehicle to become unsteerable.

Measures taken

  • Corrective actions are taken by manufacturer — Other

Product description

Motor vehicle Volkswagen VW "Taro, Typ 7A". Vehicles from the years 1989 to 1997 are affected.

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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