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🧸 Product DE March 8, 2019

Zawatzky — Heidelberg RS

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Zawatzky — Heidelberg RS
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Potential fatigue failure of the manual control unit for the throttle and brake could result in the brakes failing.
Origin
Germany
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19 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 5, 2026
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What is this? A car part called the manual control unit for throttle and brake may break. If it breaks, the brakes might stop working.

What's happening? Some cars in Germany have this broken part. This could make the brakes fail while driving.

Does this affect me? If you drive a car made in Germany, check if this part is in your car.

What should I do? Ask your mechanic or dealer to check the part. Do not drive if you think the brakes are not working right. Talk to your mechanic or doctor if you are unsure.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Potential fatigue failure of the manual control unit for the throttle and brake could result in the brakes failing. · Origin: Germany

First published
March 8, 2019
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/356884

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What is this product recall alert about?
Zawatzky — Heidelberg RS. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Potential fatigue failure of the manual control unit for the throttle and brake could result in the brakes failing. · Origin: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 8, 2019 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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