Atec — Vehicle part / Control arm
Vehicle parts including a left-hand control arm including ball joint, right-hand control arm including ball joint, right-hand front upper control arm, left-hand front upper control arm, right-hand wishbone suspension with ball joint.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- The screw connection between the control arm and the ball joint may not be secure and can loosen or become detached. This creates a risk of accident and injuries.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is a car part called a control arm. It helps your car’s wheels move safely.
What's happening? The screw that holds the control arm to the ball joint may not be tight enough. It could come loose or fall off. This could cause an accident.
Does this affect me? If you drive a car with this part, you might be at risk. This notice is for cars in Germany.
What should I do? Stop driving the car and have a mechanic check it right away. Ask your mechanic or dealer for help.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The screw connection between the control arm and the ball joint may not be secure and can loosen or become detached. This creates a risk of accident and injuries. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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