EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Mercedes-Benz “A-Class, GLB” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00148/22
Summary
Due to inadequate corrosion protection, the integral subframe of the front axle may corrode, which could impair its operational strength and the connection of other components. This could have an impact on the steering capability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles…
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Product
Passenger car — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- A-Class, GLB · F2B, F2A, e1*2007/46*1909*03-06, e1*2007/46*1829*03-05
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Model series: A-class (BR 177), GLB (BR 247)
- Production dates: 2 May 2019 -17 July 2020
- Recall information: http://www.mercedes-benz
What is the risk?
- Due to inadequate corrosion protection, the integral subframe of the front axle may corrode, which could impair its operational strength and the connection of other components. This could have an impact on the steering capability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in 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
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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