C-Class
C-Class was recalled on 5 February 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00131/21. Injuries risk reported by Germany. Due to delivery of the wrong complete winter tyre kit, clients/garages may have installed a wheel-tyre-combination which is not authorised for the vehicles.
| Alert Number | A12/00131/21 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0431*53 to 61, e1*2001/116*0457*44, Types: 204, 204 K |
| Published | 5 February 2021 |
Risk Description
Due to delivery of the wrong complete winter tyre kit, clients/garages may have installed a wheel-tyre-combination which is not authorised for the vehicles. When driving, high loads together with high speeds could overstrain the tyres and result in inadmissible heating which could cause damage to the tyres.
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
C-Class model range (205) Plug-in-Hybrid. Vehicles, ordered with the option of two sets of tyres and delivered from the factory with summer tyres.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to C-Class.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.