EvoBus — Sprinter Transfer, Sprinter Mobility
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- The inbuilt microphone for tour guide announcements is located in the passenger airbag’s inflation zone.
- Origin
- Germany
What is this? A small microphone inside some Sprinter Transfer and Sprinter Mobility vans sits where the front passenger airbag would blow up. If the airbag fires, it can hit the mic and hurt the passenger.
What's happening? The company found this unsafe spot for the mic. They are fixing it by moving the mic or changing the airbag.
Does this affect me? If you ride in one of these vans in Germany, you could be hit by the airbag when it opens.
What should I do? Ask your van company if your vehicle needs the free repair. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you were hurt.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The inbuilt microphone for tour guide announcements is located in the passenger airbag’s inflation zone. · Origin: Germany
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