EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Van Mercedes-Benz “Sprinter” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1203/13
Summary
null A faulty weld seam on the rear axle spring saddle may break, leading to sudden loss of steering control.
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HazardInjuries
Notified byGermany
Country of originGermany
Intended forConsumer
Product
Van — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Sprinter · Type: 906EC-Type approvals: e1*2007/46*0295*, e1*2007/46*0299, e1*2007/46*0307*, e1*2007/46*0311*
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Van
- Production dates: Production period 02.09.2009 to 10.02.2011
What is the risk?
- null A faulty weld seam on the rear axle spring saddle may break, leading to sudden loss of steering control.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory 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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