EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Camper van Mercedes-Benz “V-Class, Vito” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0609/19
Summary
There is a possibility of red rust corrosion on metallic components of the roof frame reinforcement and the connecting elements in the rear part of the roof bed. This could lead to weakening of the roof structure and thus of the overall stability of the body.
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Product
Camper van — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- V-Class, Vito · Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*0457*17 to 19; Types: 639/2
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Camper van under Mercedes-Benz recall code: VS2DAPLANK (6595353).
- Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 16 January 2017 and 21 September 2018.
What is the risk?
- There is a possibility of red rust corrosion on metallic components of the roof frame reinforcement and the connecting elements in the rear part of the roof bed. This could lead to weakening of the roof structure and thus of the overall stability of the body.
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
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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