Passenger car - Steering box
Passenger car - Steering box was recalled on 18 January 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 0007/08. Injuries risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of injuries because the grease on the steering box’s rack must be applied for vehicles whose chassis were built in the aforesaid interval, in order to guarantee suitable quantity and avoid possible steering stiffening over the time.
| Alert Number | 0007/08 |
| Brand | FIAT |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Model Number | Light truck, model Ducato X2/50 (Campaign 5219). |
| Published | 18 January 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because the grease on the steering box’s rack must be applied for vehicles whose chassis were built in the aforesaid interval, in order to guarantee suitable quantity and avoid possible steering stiffening over the time. This operation is needed to avoid that an eventual lack of grease between rack and pinion of the steering cause (due to the supplier’s production process) could cause steering stiffening over the time, thus prejudicing the operation of the vehicle.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Light truck, model Ducato X2/50 (Campaign 5219).
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger car - Steering box.
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.