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🧸 Product DE ES August 7, 2015

Meyle — Unknown

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Meyle — Unknown
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Due to a manufacturing defect in the body of the controller, cracks may develop in the weld seam. If these remain undetected, they will cause the weld seam to break under the dynamic load of the vehicle being driven. If
Origin
Taiwan
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3947 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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11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? This is about a car part called a controller. It may have a crack in its weld seam.

What's happening? The crack could grow and break while you drive. This could cause an injury.

Does this affect me? If you drive a car with this part, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Take your car to a repair shop right away. Ask your mechanic or dealer about this issue.

🤖 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: Due to a manufacturing defect in the body of the controller, cracks may develop in the weld seam. If these remain undetected, they will cause the weld seam to break under the dynamic load of the vehicle being driven. If · Origin: Taiwan

First published
August 7, 2015
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/171315

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What is this product recall alert about?
Meyle — Unknown. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a manufacturing defect in the body of the controller, cracks may develop in the weld seam. If these remain undetected, they will cause the weld seam to break under the dynamic load of the vehic...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 7, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Spain.
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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