EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Mercedes-Benz “CLS” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0904/17
Summary
null The underbody panelling under the engine compartment may not be properly connected to the front bumper. In the event of a collision with a pedestrian, this would increase the risk of injury to the pedestrian's legs.
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Product
Passenger car — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- CLS · Type-approval number: e1*2007/46*0643*07; type: 218 AMG
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: Vehicles produced during September 2016 are affected.
What is the risk?
- null The underbody panelling under the engine compartment may not be properly connected to the front bumper. In the event of a collision with a pedestrian, this would increase the risk of injury to the pedestrian's legs.
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: 07/06/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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