EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Van Mercedes-Benz “Sprinter” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0870/18
Summary
The seat height adjuster on the front seats might be inadequately assembled. This could result in uncontrolled movement of the seats in the event of a rear collision.
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Product
Van — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Sprinter · Type-approval number: e1*2007/46*0294*, *0300*, *0301*, *1762* Type: 906BA50, 906BA35, 906BB35, KL3A5
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Van
- Production dates: The vehicles in question were manufactured between 1/01/2018 and 27/03/2018.
What is the risk?
- The seat height adjuster on the front seats might be inadequately assembled. This could result in uncontrolled movement of the seats in the event of a rear collision.
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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