EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car, van Viano, Vito Mercedes-Benz — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0271/12
Summary
null In the event of an accident releasing the window airbag, the rebound strap can come loose from the A-pillar covering. As a result, the A-pillar cover can move into the potential forward displacement area of the passenger, increasing the risk of injury.
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Product
Passenger car, van Viano, Vito — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Type: 639 EC type approval: e1*2007/46*0457, e1*2007/46*0458, e1*2007/46*0459The vehicles in question were manufactured between 16 February 2011 and 12 May 2011.
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car /van
What is the risk?
- null In the event of an accident releasing the window airbag, the rebound strap can come loose from the A-pillar covering. As a result, the A-pillar cover can move into the potential forward displacement area of the passenger, increasing the risk of injury.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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