EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Van Mercedes-Benz “Sprinter” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1821/18
Summary
An incorrectly installed wiring harness may jam between the stop-lamp switch and the brake lever. This could lead to misinterpretation of the stop-lamp switch status. As a result, the stop-lamp may potentially be permanently illuminated and assistance systems could indicate malfunctions. In addition, the risk that the vehicle may roll away cannot be ruled out in all circumstances.
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Product
Van — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Sprinter · Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*0294, *0300, *1761, *1762; types: 906BA50, 906BA35, FL3A4, FL3A5
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Van
- Production dates: The vehicles in question were manufactured between 13/12/2017 and 1/8/2018.
What is the risk?
- An incorrectly installed wiring harness may jam between the stop-lamp switch and the brake lever. This could lead to misinterpretation of the stop-lamp switch status. As a result, the stop-lamp may potentially be permanently illuminated and assistance systems could indicate malfunctions. In addition, the risk that the vehicle may roll away cannot be ruled out in all circumstances.
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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