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Vehicle part / Wheel rim — recall

Name: Vehicle part / Wheel rim
Brand: Autec

Automotive · European Union · 2024-08-02

Origin: Türkiye

Autec wheel rim: faulty bolt hole due to manufacturing error can cause loose bolt

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-08-02
Country of origin	Türkiye
Manufacturer	Autec
Models affected	VD (Vidra)
Defect	The bolt hole can be faulty due to a manufacturing error, which can lead the bolt to become loose. This increases the forces on the other bolts, resulting in settling or cracking. This can provoke the affected wheel loss, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries for other road users.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	A12/01983/24
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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