EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Van Mercedes-Benz “Sprinter” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1313/18
Summary
The exit assistance system deactivates prematurely after switching off the ignition. As a consequence, there is no warning when exiting the vehicle in dangerous situations.
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Product
Van — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Sprinter · Type-approval numbers:e1*2001/116*0354, e1*2007/46*0296*0301 Type: 906 AC 35, 906 BB 50, 906 BB 35
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Van
- Production dates: The vehicles in question were manufactured between 4 December 2017 and 20 June 2018.
What is the risk?
- The exit assistance system deactivates prematurely after switching off the ignition. As a consequence, there is no warning when exiting the vehicle in dangerous situations.
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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