EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger van/light commercial vehicle Mercedes-Benz “Vito, V-Class” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00826/22
Summary
The coolant pump, which is controlled via vacuum, may have a leak between the coolant and vacuum circuits so the coolant may enter the vacuum circuit. If the electric switchover valves are exposed to coolant, due to an electrochemical reaction, this can lead to a continuous increase in the temperature of the component part, which could cause fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the…
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Product
Passenger van/light commercial vehicle — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Vito, V-Class · 639/2, 639/4, 639/5, e1*2007/46*0457*23-*25, e1*2007/46*0458*20-*22, e1*2007/46*0459*13-*15
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger van/light commercial vehicle
- Production dates: 23.11.2020 - 06.11.2021
What is the risk?
- The coolant pump, which is controlled via vacuum, may have a leak between the coolant and vacuum circuits so the coolant may enter the vacuum circuit. If the electric switchover valves are exposed to coolant, due to an electrochemical reaction, this can lead to a continuous increase in the temperature of the component part, which could cause fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technicalunits 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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