EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Mercedes-Benz “C-Class” — risk: fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01395/22
Summary
Moisture could enter the signal acquisition and actuation module. In this case, a short circuit may occur and as a result the risk of fire increases. Moreover, this moisture may cause the exterior lighting at the rear of the vehicle to fail, the rear backseat may unintentionally fold, and the rear-view camera may not be available, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on…
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Product
Passenger car — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- C-Class · R2CW, e1*2018/858*00016*00, e1*2018/858*00016*01, e1*2018/858*00016*02, e1*2018/858*00016*03, e1*2018/858*00016*04
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car, Mercedes-Benz, C-Class Sedan, model series 206
- Production dates: 12.10.2020 - 02.06.2022
- Recall information: https://www.mercedes-benz.de
What is the risk?
- Moisture could enter the signal acquisition and actuation module. In this case, a short circuit may occur and as a result the risk of fire increases. Moreover, this moisture may cause the exterior lighting at the rear of the vehicle to fail, the rear backseat may unintentionally fold, and the rear-view camera may not be available, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with 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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