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🧸 Product FR August 31, 2021

acps bosal/oris — attelage remorque pour mercedes glc

apparition de fissures dans le cadre de tests de longévité selon la norme ece r55 - egii.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
acps bosal/oris — attelage remorque pour mercedes glc
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
A trailer hitch for Mercedes GLC may develop cracks during long-term testing per ECE R55-EGII standards. In extreme conditions, cracks could lead to hitch failure, causing the towed item to detach and result in property damage or physical injury. Stop using the product immediately and return it to the point of purchase.
Barcode (GTIN): 3351640514332
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This alert was reported 1732 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
11 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? This is a trailer hitch made by acps or bosal/oris for Mercedes GLC cars. It is a metal part that connects a trailer to the car.

What's happening? Tests found cracks in the metal frame. In extreme cases, the hitch could break, causing the trailer to detach. This could damage property and hurt people.

Does this affect me? If you own a Mercedes GLC with this hitch, you may be at risk. This applies in France.

What should I do? Stop using the hitch right away. Return it to the store where you bought it. Ask the store what to do next.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
acps bosal/oris
Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: tous types d'accessoires · Hazard: blessures · GTIN: 3351640514332 · apparition de fissures dans le cadre de tests de longévité selon la norme ece r55 - egii. · en condition extrême, les fissures pourraient provoquer une rupture de l'attelage ce qui pourrait causer la perte de l'élément tracté et causer des dégâts matériels ainsi que des dommages physiques · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente

First published
August 31, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3263/interne

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
acps bosal/oris — attelage remorque pour mercedes glc. A trailer hitch for Mercedes GLC may develop cracks during long-term testing per ECE R55-EGII standards. In extreme conditions, cracks could lead to hitch failure, causing the towed item to detach and result in property damage or physical injury. Stop using the product immediatel...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 31, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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