Wheel bearing kit
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00194/21 |
| Brand | SKF |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | Republic of Korea |
| Model Number | Barcode: 7316576122675, Wheel Bearing Kit VKBA 6781 |
| Published | 19 February 2021 |
Risk Description
The thread pitch of the provided screws does not match with the thread pitch of the bearing. As a result, the wheel bearing may not be properly secured to the vehicle, which, in the case of a high impact shock on the wheel, can cause the wheel to partly or fully disconnect from the body of the car.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The kit comprises a wheel bearing and four screws which are used to secure the wheel to the car.