Whenever goods are subject to supply and demand, on the basis of which pricing is then possible, one speaks of the market. When talking about products "on the market" in rela-tion to the vehicle industry, this usually includes vehicles, their trailers and vehicle parts that move on public roads in Germany.

KBA surveys:

• motor vehicles and motor vehicle trailers as well as systems, components and separate technical units for these vehicles
• agricultural and forestry vehicles
• two- or three-wheeled vehicles and quadricycles*
• electric scooters authorised for use on the road

*) Pedal electric vehicles with pedal assistance up to 25 km/h (so-called "pedelecs" or "pedelec25") are not within the scope of the respective regulations.

The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) carries out checks on the basis of its own market observation and the current market situation. In addition, KBA follows up on infor-mation from third parties such as manufacturers, citizens or other authorities. In particular, it acts on the basis of current events such as accidents, complaints, defect reports and other similar incidents. Information is also taken from public reports (e.g. newspapers, news).

Within the scope of market surveillance, KBA tests products on the market for compliance with legal regulations. The products are tested either by KBA itself as part of the product tests or by technical services commissioned by KBA. If the products do not meet the requirements, measures are taken.

In the event of safety-relevant defects or deviations from regulations, KBA initiates measures such as recalls and public warnings and monitors their implementation. The licensing authorities of the federal states can issue an operating ban as part of a recall campaign. KBA can also order sanctions in the event of violations by economic operators.