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🧸 Product DE August 19, 2016

Isuzu — D-Max

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
When the wheel hubs were being repainted in the Custom Truck Services Centre, the wheel mating surfaces were also painted. Owing to settling effects, the wheel may become detached from the vehicle.
Origin
Germany
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3635 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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77 days in total
May 17, 2026 August 2, 2026
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What is this? A problem with some Isuzu D-Max pick-up trucks. The wheel hubs were painted, which can make the wheels come loose.

What's happening? The paint on the wheel hubs may cause the wheels to detach while driving. This is a serious safety risk.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a D-Max that had its wheels repainted in Germany, your wheels may come loose.

What should I do? Stop driving the vehicle and contact a mechanic or Isuzu dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or Isuzu dealer for advice before driving again.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: When the wheel hubs were being repainted in the Custom Truck Services Centre, the wheel mating surfaces were also painted. Owing to settling effects, the wheel may become detached from the vehicle. · Origin: Germany

First published
August 19, 2016
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/220212

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What is this product recall alert about?
Isuzu — D-Max. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: When the wheel hubs were being repainted in the Custom Truck Services Centre, the wheel mating surfaces were also painted. Owing to settling effects, the wheel may become detached from the vehicle. · O...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 19, 2016 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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