EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Van Sprinter “Mercedes-Benz” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0044/19
Summary
The connection between the steering rod and the steering box may come loose. This could lead to loss of steering control.
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HazardInjuries
Notified byGermany
Country of originGermany
Intended forProfessional
Product
Van — Sprinter
- Brand
- Sprinter
- Name / model
- Mercedes-Benz · Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*1760*, e1*2007/46*1763* Type: KL3A4, FL3A5; sales description: Sprinter
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Van
- Production dates: The vehicles affected were produced between 17 September 2018 and 18 September 2018.
What is the risk?
- The connection between the steering rod and the steering box may come loose. This could lead to loss of steering control.
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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