EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Van Mercedes-Benz “Sprinter” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1874/14
Summary
null The supporting tube of the rear axle has been incorrectly mounted. This can lead to an insufficient weld connection between the spring saddle and the axle. Consequently, reduced manoeuvrability of the vehicle without prior warning cannot be ruled out.
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Product
Van — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Sprinter · Type: 906.Ttype approvals: e1*2007/46*0294* e1*2007/46*0295*, e1*2007/46*0296* e1*2007/46*0299,
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Van
- Production dates: The vehicles in question were manufactured between 8 April 2014 and 16 May 2014.
What is the risk?
- null The supporting tube of the rear axle has been incorrectly mounted. This can lead to an insufficient weld connection between the spring saddle and the axle. Consequently, reduced manoeuvrability of the vehicle without prior warning cannot be ruled out.
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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