EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorry Mercedes-Benz “Citan” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0010/16
Summary
null The connection between the backrest and the seat cushion on the rear bench seat may break. If it does so, the seat cushion drops approximately 6-7 cm. In the event of an accident, a person sitting on the seat may slip out from under the seat belt. This increases the potential risk of injury.
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Product
Lorry — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Citan · Type-approval number: e2*2007/46*0129* and e2*2007/46*0130* Type: 415
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry
- Production dates: The vehicles affected were produced between 1 October 2012 and 2 September 2014.
What is the risk?
- null The connection between the backrest and the seat cushion on the rear bench seat may break. If it does so, the seat cushion drops approximately 6-7 cm. In the event of an accident, a person sitting on the seat may slip out from under the seat belt. This increases the potential risk of injury.
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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