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Vehicle part / Sideshaft, constant velocity joint (GKN Automotive)

The drive shafts and associated joints can break, which can result in a loss of drive, loss of steering, and/or failure of the parking function. An unexpected loss of driving force or steering while driving can…

Read the official notice → Vehicle part / Sideshaft, constant velocity joint
Date
2025-08-01
Country
Germany
Brand
GKN Automotive
Product
Vehicle part / Sideshaft, constant velocity joint
Classification
injuries
Category
Vehicles
Source
EU Safety Gate

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What to do

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
  2. Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
  3. If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.

General guidance from Recall Atlas. The official notice from the European Commission's Safety Gate has the exact models, batch codes and remedy, and it takes priority.

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