Citan, V-Klasse
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1850/19 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Type-approval numbers: e2*2007/46*0129*21, e1*2007/46*0457*18; types: X, 639/2 |
| Published | 6 December 2019 |
Risk Description
Defective screw fitting may lead to the complete release of the hand control device from the base holder. As a result, the vehicle may not be able to accelerate nor be safely brought to a standstill position by applying the brake pedal, 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 van / Light commercial vehicle equipped with a hand control device under Mercedes-Benz recall code: VSXHEASY (8691066).