SKF — Wheel bearing kit
The kit comprises a wheel bearing and four screws which are used to secure the wheel to the car.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Kategori
- Motor vehicles
- Origin
- Republic of Korea
Hazard: 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.
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What is this? This is a car part kit sold by SKF. It contains screws meant to hold a wheel bearing in place.
What's happening? Some screws in the kit have the wrong thread size. This means the bearing may not stay tight on the car. In a strong bump or crash, the wheel could come loose.
Does this affect me? If you own a car that uses this SKF kit, your wheel might not be safe. This problem has been found in several EU countries.
What should I do? Stop using the kit right away. Take it to a mechanic or dealer. Ask your mechanic or a car parts expert for help before driving.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: 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. · Origin: Republic of Korea
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