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🧸 Product DE June 23, 2017

Lancia — Thema

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The front drive shaft may become detached, as a result of screws being inadequately secured, and fall on to the road, creating a risk of accidents for other road users.
Origin
United States
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3378 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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128 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 22, 2026
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What is this? This is about a car called the Lancia Thema. A part called the front drive shaft may come loose.

What's happening? The screws holding the front drive shaft might not be tight enough. If it falls off, it could cause accidents.

Does this affect me? If you drive a Lancia Thema in Germany, this could put you and others at risk.

What should I do? Take your car to a mechanic right away. Ask your mechanic or dealer for help.

🤖 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: The front drive shaft may become detached, as a result of screws being inadequately secured, and fall on to the road, creating a risk of accidents for other road users. · Origin: United States

First published
June 23, 2017
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/266370

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What is this product recall alert about?
Lancia — Thema. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The front drive shaft may become detached, as a result of screws being inadequately secured, and fall on to the road, creating a risk of accidents for other road users. · Origin: United States
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 23, 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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