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🧸 Product DE March 27, 2026

Lemförder — Lenkstangenbaugruppe (Winkel-Kugelgelenke, Mittelstangen, Lenkstangen und Stabilisatorstangen)

Lorry part / Truck component.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Lemförder — Lenkstangenbaugruppe (Winkel-Kugelgelenke, Mittelstangen, Lenkstangen und Stabilisatorstangen)
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Ball pins as connectors for the strut rod assembly were not properly tempered. The bolts may fail at an early stage and result in insufficient steering capacity which can lead to an accident and injury.
Origin
Türkiye

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 61 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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0 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? This is about car parts called Lemförder steering parts. These parts help your car steer and stay safe.

What's happening? Some of these parts were not made strong enough. They might break early and make your car hard to steer. This could cause an accident.

Does this affect me? If you drive a car with these parts, you could be at risk. This is for cars in Germany.

What should I do? Ask your mechanic or dealer to check your car. Do not drive if you feel unsafe. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions about safety.

🤖 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Ball pins as connectors for the strut rod assembly were not properly tempered. The bolts may fail at an early stage and result in insufficient steering capacity which can lead to an accident and injury. · Origin: Türkiye

First published
March 27, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098311

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What is this product recall alert about?
Lemförder — Lenkstangenbaugruppe (Winkel-Kugelgelenke, Mittelstangen, Lenkstangen und Stabilisatorstangen). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Ball pins as connectors for the strut rod assembly were not properly tempered. The bolts may fail at an early stage and result in insufficient steering capacity which can lead to an accident and injury...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 27, 2026 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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