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🧸 Product DE PL PT SE February 7, 2020

Mercedes- Benz — eVito

Passenger van/ Light commercial vehicle.

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire, Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The bolt connecting the electric motor housing and the power electronics might be defective.
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 2408 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
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about some Mercedes-Benz eVito electric vans. A small metal bolt inside the electric motor may not be made right.

What's happening? The wrong bolt could loosen over time. This might cause a fire or hurt people nearby.

Does this affect me? Owners of these vans in Germany, Poland, Portugal, or Sweden should check if their van is part of this problem.

What should I do? Take your van to a Mercedes-Benz dealer right away. Ask your dealer or doctor if you feel unsure.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Mercedes- Benz
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The bolt connecting the electric motor housing and the power electronics might be defective. · Origin: Germany

First published
February 7, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000516

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Mercedes- Benz — eVito. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The bolt connecting the electric motor housing and the power electronics might be defective. · Origin: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 7, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, 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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