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🧸 Product DE BG DK FI FR THE NETHERLANDS SE June 30, 2023

Mercedes-Benz — A-Class, CLA-Class

Passenger car

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Mercedes-Benz — A-Class, CLA-Class
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The fitted tyres may not meet the load requirements and could be damaged while the vehicle is being driven. This could cause an accident and injuries.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 1169 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.
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? Mercedes-Benz cars in some countries may have tyres that are too weak for the car’s weight. These tyres could break while you drive.

What's happening? The company found that some tyres on these cars do not meet safety rules. Driving with these tyres could cause an accident.

Does this affect me? This affects owners of certain Mercedes-Benz A-Class and CLA-Class cars in Germany, the Netherlands, and other listed countries.

What should I do? Take your car to a Mercedes-Benz dealer right away. Ask your dealer to check and replace the tyres if needed.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The fitted tyres may not meet the load requirements and could be damaged while the vehicle is being driven. This could cause an accident and injuries. · Origin: Germany

First published
June 30, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009489

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mercedes-Benz — A-Class, CLA-Class. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The fitted tyres may not meet the load requirements and could be damaged while the vehicle is being driven. This could cause an accident and injuries. · Origin: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 30, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France, THE NETHERLANDS, 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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