G-Class
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00620/20 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Model series: BR 463, Type-approval number: e1*2007/46*1830*05, Type: 463A |
| Published | 24 April 2020 |
Risk Description
The bolts in the transfer box may not meet the specifications and can fracture during driving. In such a case, the power transmission to the axles would be interrupted. In addition, broken fragments of the bolts could block the transfer box and thus the wheels, increasing the risk of an accident.Furthermore, the gear casing could be damaged and oil could leak onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.
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: 2890002.