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🧸 Product DE HR April 3, 2026

MAN/Neoplan, Man — TGA, TGL, TGM, TGS, TGX, eTGS, eTGX, hTGX, LIONS COACH, TOURLINER

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📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
MAN/Neoplan, Man — TGA, TGL, TGM, TGS, TGX, eTGS, eTGX, hTGX, LIONS COACH, TOURLINER
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The steering links and/or tie rods may be defective, with ball joints that can fracture without warning. This creates a risk of sudden loss of steering control while driving, which significantly increases the likelihood of an accident.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? Some MAN and Neoplan trucks have a problem with parts that help steer the wheels. These parts may break without warning.

What's happening? The ball joints in the steering links or tie rods might crack. This could make the truck hard to control while driving.

Does this affect me? If you drive or own one of these trucks in Germany, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop driving the truck and ask your mechanic or dealer for help right away.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The steering links and/or tie rods may be defective, with ball joints that can fracture without warning. This creates a risk of sudden loss of steering control while driving, which significantly increases the likelihood of an accident. · Origin: Germany

First published
April 3, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098396

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What is this product recall alert about?
MAN/Neoplan, Man — TGA, TGL, TGM, TGS, TGX, eTGS, eTGX, hTGX, LIONS COACH, TOURLINER. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The steering links and/or tie rods may be defective, with ball joints that can fracture without warning. This creates a risk of sudden loss of steering control while driving, which significantly increa...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 3, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Croatia.
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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