EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Mercedes-Benz “AMG GT, CLS, EQC, GLC, E-Class, G-Class, S-Class” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01361/21
Summary
The electrical connector of the side-impact sensors might not be correctly latched and could become detached.This would lead to delayed activation of the restraint systems in the event of a side impact, reducing their restraining effect and increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
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Product
Passenger car — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- AMG GT, CLS, EQC, GLC, E-Class, G-Class, S-Class · Types: 212, 221, 204 X, R1ECLS, R1EAMG, 463 A, e1*2001/116*0501*47, e1*2001/116*0335*46, e1*2001/116*0480*36-*41, e1*2007/46*1818*10-*11, e1*2007/46*1878*10-*11, e1*2001/116*0480*39, e1*2007/46*1830*06-*07
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Model series: E-Class (BR 213), S-Class (BR 222), GLC (BR 253), CLS (BR 257), AMG GT 4-door Coupé (BR 290), EQC (BR 293) and G-Class (BR 463)
- Production dates: 31.7.2020 - 11.11.2020
- Recall information: http:///mercedes-benz.de
What is the risk?
- The electrical connector of the side-impact sensors might not be correctly latched and could become detached.This would lead to delayed activation of the restraint systems in the event of a side impact, reducing their restraining effect and increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
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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