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🧸 Product DE DK June 25, 2021

SAF — 02 376 1012 01, 02 376 1013 01

Vehicle component - Stabilising damper

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The steering stabilisation damper may be faulty. This could result in reduced directional stability, increasing the 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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This alert was reported 1861 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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74 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 30, 2026
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What is this? A car part called a steering stabilisation damper may not work right. This part helps keep your car steady on the road.

What's happening? Some cars made by SAF might have a bad damper. This could make the car harder to steer and cause an accident.

Does this affect me? If you drive a SAF car in Germany or Denmark, this could be a problem for you.

What should I do? Take your car to a mechanic right away. Ask your mechanic or a SAF dealer what to do next.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The steering stabilisation damper may be faulty. This could result in reduced directional stability, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Germany

First published
June 25, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003967

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
SAF — 02 376 1012 01, 02 376 1013 01. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The steering stabilisation damper may be faulty. This could result in reduced directional stability, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 25, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Denmark.
▸ 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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