EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Van Mercedes-Benz “Vito” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0648/16
Summary
null The connection between the high-pressure pipe from the fuel rail and the high-pressure pump may loosen. If fuel leaks onto the road as a result, it could increase the risk of accidents for following vehicles.
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Product
Van — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Vito · Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*0457*, e1*2007/46*0458*, e1*2007/46*0459*types: 639/2, 639/4, 639/5
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Van
- Production dates: Vehicles produced from July 2014 to March 2016 are affected.
What is the risk?
- null The connection between the high-pressure pipe from the fuel rail and the high-pressure pump may loosen. If fuel leaks onto the road as a result, it could increase the risk of accidents for following vehicles.
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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