EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorry/tractor unit Mercedes-Benz “Unimog” — risk: fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0604/17
Summary
null An incorrectly placed battery cable can cause a short circuit and then lead to the failure of the vehicle electrics and cause a fire.
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HazardFire, Injuries
Notified byGermany
Country of originGermany
Intended forProfessional
Product
Lorry/tractor unit — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Unimog · EC type approvals: e1*2007/46*1327*04, e1*2007/46*1383*04, Types: UHE-53, UHE-452
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry/tractor unit
- Production dates: The vehicles in question were manufactured between May 2014 and 7 February 2017.
What is the risk?
- null An incorrectly placed battery cable can cause a short circuit and then lead to the failure of the vehicle electrics and cause a fire.
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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