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Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01445/22 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | e1*2007/46*0727*02 |
| Published | 21 October 2022 |
Risk Description
The airbag propellant could deteriorate when subjected to high humidity and significant temperature fluctuations. When the airbag deploys, the gas generator could burst projecting metal parts inside the vehicle. This poses a risk of injury to the vehicle’s occupants. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 21/05/2021
Product Description
The vehicles are fitted with TAKATA airbags.