Passenger car - Axle shaft end of passenger car
Passenger car - Axle shaft end of passenger car was recalled on 18 April 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 0426/08. Injuries risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of injuries because of wear within the rear axle, between the axle shafts and the differential pinion shaft.
| Alert Number | 0426/08 |
| Brand | FORD |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Model Number | Transit 2000.5 RWD (Recall Ref: 7C136). |
| Published | 18 April 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because of wear within the rear axle, between the axle shafts and the differential pinion shaft. Wearing away of the axle shaft will cause axle noise and a change in the vehicle's handling characteristics may be noticed. In cases of severe wearing, it may be possible for the axle shaft retaining clips to detach, resulting in the axle shafts coming out of the casing, thus causing loss of steering and possible instability.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The recall concerns 2003 to 2006 model year FORD Transit cars, produced from 11.12.2003 until 30.04.2006 (Southampton, UK) and from 11.12.2003 until 30.07.2005 (Kocaeli, Turkey.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger car - Axle shaft end of passenger car.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.