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🧸 Product DE October 10, 2025

Mercedes-Benz — eCitan, T-Klasse

Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Mercedes-Benz — eCitan, T-Klasse
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The screw attachment of the seatbelts could loosen and, as a result, impair the restraining effect. This could result in an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Origin
France

⚖️ 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 336 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? A recall of some Mercedes-Benz vans. A screw that holds seatbelts may come loose.

What's happening? The seatbelts might not hold tight in a crash. This could hurt the people inside.

Does this affect me? Only if you own or drive a recalled Mercedes-Benz van in Germany.

What should I do? Take your van to a Mercedes dealer right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The screw attachment of the seatbelts could loosen and, as a result, impair the restraining effect. This could result in an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants. · Origin: France

First published
October 10, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10096101

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mercedes-Benz — eCitan, T-Klasse. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The screw attachment of the seatbelts could loosen and, as a result, impair the restraining effect. This could result in an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants. · Origin: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 10, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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