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🧸 Product DE HU IE May 3, 2024

Schmitz Cargobull — S.KI

Trailer

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Schmitz Cargobull — S.KI
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
On tipper trailers, the screw connection of the coupling pin may not correspond to the required torque. This could lead to the separation of the tipper trailer from the tractor vehicle.
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 863 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about tipper trailers made by Schmitz and Cargobull. The screw that holds the coupling pin may not be tight enough.

What's happening? The trailer might come loose from the truck while driving. This could cause an accident.

Does this affect me? If you use one of these trailers in Germany, Hungary, or Ireland, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the trailer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic to check the screw connection. Talk to your mechanic before driving again.

🤖 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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Schmitz Cargobull
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: On tipper trailers, the screw connection of the coupling pin may not correspond to the required torque. This could lead to the separation of the tipper trailer from the tractor vehicle. · Origin: Germany

First published
May 3, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10012762

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Schmitz Cargobull — S.KI. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: On tipper trailers, the screw connection of the coupling pin may not correspond to the required torque. This could lead to the separation of the tipper trailer from the tractor vehicle. · Origin: Germa...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 3, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Hungary, and Ireland.
▸ 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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