Mercedes-Benz — Sprinter
Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Origin
- Germany
Hazard: Cracks may form at the point where the trailer hitch is connected to the vehicle. This could cause the trailer coupling to break, increasing the risk of an accident.
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This notice is about some Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. A part called the trailer hitch may crack where it connects to the van.
What's happening? The crack could make the trailer hitch break while driving. This raises the chance of an accident.
Does this affect me? Owners of Sprinter vans in Germany and ten other EU countries may be affected.
What should I do? Take your van to a Mercedes-Benz dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic to check the trailer hitch.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Cracks may form at the point where the trailer hitch is connected to the vehicle. This could cause the trailer coupling to break, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Germany
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