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🧸 Product DE December 8, 2017

Concorde — Compact

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The steel cable attached to the seatbelt buckle on the rear right-hand seat could be damaged and could break in the event of a road accident.
Origin
Germany
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This alert was reported 3101 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.
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19 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 5, 2026
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What is this? A car seatbelt buckle on the back right seat may have a weak steel cable that could break in a crash.

What's happening? The buckle’s cable might be damaged. If it breaks, the seatbelt may not hold a person safely.

Does this affect me? Owners of this car in Germany should check the rear right seatbelt buckle.

What should I do? Ask your dealer or a mechanic to inspect the buckle. Do not use that seat until it is fixed.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The steel cable attached to the seatbelt buckle on the rear right-hand seat could be damaged and could break in the event of a road accident. · Origin: Germany

First published
December 8, 2017
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/289495

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What is this product recall alert about?
Concorde — Compact. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The steel cable attached to the seatbelt buckle on the rear right-hand seat could be damaged and could break in the event of a road accident. · Origin: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 8, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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 ec.europa.eu.

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