Passenger cars - model Chevrolet Captiva
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1238/07 |
| Brand | Chevrolet |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Type: KLAC, EC type approval e4*2001/116*0113*00*. |
| Published | 30 November 2007 |
Risk Description
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
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
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.