EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Bus Mercedes-Benz “eCitaro, Citaro, Capacity” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02485/24
Summary
A faulty screw connection could cause the stop block in the lower door-leaf track to become displaced or detached. If this occurs, the door leaf might come loose from its track unnoticed, especially on rough roads or with light pressure from inside. This could cause the lower edge of the door to swing outwards posing a risk to passengers. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market…
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Product
Bus — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- eCitaro, Citaro, Capacity · e1*2007/46*0087*16,*17,*25,*35 (628 02), e1*2007/46*0090*12-*14,*16,*20,*24-*26,*30-*31 (628 03), e1*NKS*0050* (628 09), e1*2007/46*1985*01,*04,*05,*12,*13 (628 10), e1*2007/46*2083*02 (628 11)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Bus
- Production dates: 17-01-2017 to 7-02-2024
What is the risk?
- A faulty screw connection could cause the stop block in the lower door-leaf track to become displaced or detached. If this occurs, the door leaf might come loose from its track unnoticed, especially on rough roads or with light pressure from inside. This could cause the lower edge of the door to swing outwards posing a risk to passengers. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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