🧸 Product DE BG DK EE FR GR HR HU IE LU PL PT RO SE SI November 26, 2021

Mercedes-Benz — Sprinter

Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle

Risk level: Serious risk
Type: Fire
Category: Motor vehicles
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 1750 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 a warning about some Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. The wires inside may rub through their protective cover.

What's happening? The bare wires could touch each other and start a fire while the van is being driven.

Does this affect me? Owners in Germany and 14 other EU countries may have this van.

What should I do? Take the van to a Mercedes dealer right away. Ask your mechanic if you are 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 · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The insulation of an electrical wiring harness may chafe. This could cause a short circuit and vehicle fire. · Origin: Germany

First published

November 26, 2021

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

High

Official source

https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004745

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

DE, BG, DK, EE, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, LU, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI

First detected by us

May 17, 2026

Agency-reported start

November 26, 2021

Days active

117

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Mercedes-Benz — Sprinter. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The insulation of an electrical wiring harness may chafe. This could cause a short circuit and vehicle fire. · Origin: Germany

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on November 26, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, and Slovenia.

▸ 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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