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🧸 Product FR October 13, 2021

skf — wheel bearing kit partie du véhicule

le pas de filetage des vis fournies ne correspond pas au pas du filetage du roulement. en conséquence, les roulements de roue peuvent ne pas être correctement fixés au véhicule, ce qui, en cas de choc élevé sur la roue, peut entraîner une déconnexion partielle ou totale de la rou...

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
skf — wheel bearing kit partie du véhicule
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
The thread pitch of the supplied screws does not match the thread pitch of the bearing. As a result, the wheel bearings may not be properly secured to the vehicle, which could lead to partial or complete detachment of the wheel from the vehicle in the event of a high impact to the wheel.
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This alert was reported 1689 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 19, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? This is a car part kit for wheel bearings. The screws in the kit do not match the threads on the bearing.

What's happening? If the screws don’t fit, the wheel bearing might not stay tight. In a strong bump, the wheel could come loose.

Does this affect me? If you own a car that uses this SKF kit, your wheels might not be safe.

What should I do? Stop using the kit and ask your mechanic or a car parts shop for help.

🤖 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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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · le pas de filetage des vis fournies ne correspond pas au pas du filetage du roulement. en conséquence, les roulements de roue peuvent ne pas être correctement fixés au véhicule, ce qui, en cas de choc élevé sur la roue, peut entraîner une déconnexion partielle ou totale de la roue par rapport à la carrosserie du véhicule.

First published
October 13, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48773/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
skf — wheel bearing kit partie du véhicule. The thread pitch of the supplied screws does not match the thread pitch of the bearing. As a result, the wheel bearings may not be properly secured to the vehicle, which could lead to partial or complete detachment of the wheel from the vehicle in the event of a high impact to th...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 13, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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