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🧸 Product DE NO July 21, 2017

Evobus — S 431 DT, S 516 HDH, S 517 HDH, S 511 HD, S 515 HD, S 516 HD/2, S 516 HD, S 517 HD, S 519 HD, S 515

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Owing to the defective powder coating and the resultant bonding deficiencies, parts of the wheel flaps may become detached and fall onto the roadway.
Origin
Germany
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3341 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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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is about some buses made by Evobus. A problem with the paint on the wheel flaps may cause parts to come loose.

What's happening? The paint is not sticking well. This could make parts of the wheel flaps fall off while the bus is driving.

Does this affect me? If you use or travel on these buses in Germany or Norway, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the bus right away. Ask your mechanic or a bus company worker for help.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Owing to the defective powder coating and the resultant bonding deficiencies, parts of the wheel flaps may become detached and fall onto the roadway. · Origin: Germany

First published
July 21, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/269061

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What is this product recall alert about?
Evobus — S 431 DT, S 516 HDH, S 517 HDH, S 511 HD, S 515 HD, S 516 HD/2, S 516 HD, S 517 HD, S 519 HD, S 515. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Owing to the defective powder coating and the resultant bonding deficiencies, parts of the wheel flaps may become detached and fall onto the roadway. · Origin: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 21, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Norway.
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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