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🧸 Product DE THE NETHERLANDS SE May 19, 2017

WM Meyer Fahrzeugbau — HKC, HKCR, HLC, APHLS, HLN, VKE, KHL, AZHLC, HLNK, HKD

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The structural integrity of the wheel is compromised which can cause rapid deflation (loss of air) while in use. This could affect the driver's control of the towing vehicle.
Origin
Germany
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3404 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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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is about certain trailers made by WM Meyer Fahrzeugbau. The wheel on these trailers may not be strong enough.

What's happening? The wheel could fail while you are driving. This means it might lose air quickly. This can make it hard to control the trailer.

Does this affect me? If you own or use one of these trailers, you could be at risk. This affects people in Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden.

What should I do? Stop using the trailer right away. Ask your mechanic or a trailer expert for help. Talk to your dealer or a professional 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The structural integrity of the wheel is compromised which can cause rapid deflation (loss of air) while in use. This could affect the driver's control of the towing vehicle. · Origin: Germany

First published
May 19, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/260185

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What is this product recall alert about?
WM Meyer Fahrzeugbau — HKC, HKCR, HLC, APHLS, HLN, VKE, KHL, AZHLC, HLNK, HKD. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The structural integrity of the wheel is compromised which can cause rapid deflation (loss of air) while in use. This could affect the driver's control of the towing vehicle. · Origin: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 19, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, THE NETHERLANDS, and Sweden.
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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