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Mercedes-Benz — A-Class, CLA

Model series: A-class: BR 177, CLA: BR 118

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: One of the lateral crash sensors is not attached correctly and may not record correct values in the event of a side-impact crash. As a result the lateral airbag may not be properly inflated, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.

Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1831 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? This is about some Mercedes-Benz cars. One part that helps the side airbag may not be fitted right.

What's happening? If the car has a side crash, the airbag might not open right. This could hurt the people inside.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these cars, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Take your car to a Mercedes-Benz dealer. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: One of the lateral crash sensors is not attached correctly and may not record correct values in the event of a side-impact crash. As a result the lateral airbag may not be properly inflated, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. · Origin: Germany

First published
July 23, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004178

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mercedes-Benz — A-Class, CLA. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: One of the lateral crash sensors is not attached correctly and may not record correct values in the event of a side-impact crash. As a result the lateral airbag may not be properly inflated, increasin...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 23, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, and Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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