C-Class, GLC
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1554/19 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0457*39-40, e1*2001/116*0480*28; types: 204 K, 204 X; model series: 205, 253 |
| Published | 25 October 2019 |
Risk Description
The bolts which connect the cross-member of the trailer coupling device (towbar) to the vehicle may not have been tightened with the correct torque. As a result, the cross-member and the trailer could be completely detached from the vehicle, endangering the following traffic and increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Passenger car under Mercedes-Benz recall code: 3191018.