EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Van Mercedes-Benz “Citan” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0217/17
Summary
null There may be cracks in the steering column tube. This means that the steering column might not withstand the force of an accident, which could increase the risk of the driver sustaining injuries.
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Product
Van — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Citan · Type-approval number: e2*2007/46*0129* and e2*2007/46*0130*; Type: 415
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Van
- Production dates: The vehicles concerned were produced between 16 November and 8 December 2016.
What is the risk?
- null There may be cracks in the steering column tube. This means that the steering column might not withstand the force of an accident, which could increase the risk of the driver sustaining 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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