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🧸 Product DE October 9, 2020

Nieper — NA35, NA35HV, NA30

Breakaway cable that connects the trailer’s brake-release mechanism to the towing vehicle.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Nieper — NA35, NA35HV, NA30
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The breakaway cable may be defective. This can cause the emergency brake function to fail in the event of a trailer separation, leading to increased risk 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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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2067 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.
📈 Timeline
21 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 7, 2026
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What is this? This is about a car part called a breakaway cable. It is used with trailers.

What's happening? Some breakaway cables may not work right. If the trailer comes off, the emergency brake might not stop it.

Does this affect me? This affects people in Germany who use trailers with Nieper brand cables.

What should I do? Stop using the cable and ask your mechanic or dealer for a check. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help with other car parts.

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Nieper
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The breakaway cable may be defective. This can cause the emergency brake function to fail in the event of a trailer separation, leading to increased risk of an accident. · Origin: Germany

First published
October 9, 2020
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001991

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Nieper — NA35, NA35HV, NA30. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The breakaway cable may be defective. This can cause the emergency brake function to fail in the event of a trailer separation, leading to increased risk of an accident. · Origin: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 9, 2020 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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