EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Mercedes-Benz “S-Class” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1514/19
Summary
The A, B and C pillar trims may not have been correctly fastened. In the event of an accident, the trims may impair the efficacy of the window airbags. If the window airbags are deployed, the trims might be detached and propelled into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injuries.
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Product
Passenger car — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- S-Class · Type-approval number: e1*2001/116*0335*36-39, e1*2001/116*0396*20 Type: 221, 221 AMG (BR 217, 222)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car under Mercedes-Benz Recall code: 6391004
- Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 06 June 2018 and 04 September 2018.
What is the risk?
- The A, B and C pillar trims may not have been correctly fastened. In the event of an accident, the trims may impair the efficacy of the window airbags. If the window airbags are deployed, the trims might be detached and propelled into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injuries.
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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