Get notified about product recalls

Passenger car - Active Body Control (ABC) distribution line in Mercedes-Benz passenger car

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk

Passenger car - Active Body Control (ABC) distribution line in Mercedes-Benz passenger car was recalled on 13 July 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0666/07. Injuries risk reported by Greece. The product poses a serious risk of injuries because on the vehicles, corrosion in the steel braiding of the ABC distribution line may occur when exposed to heat and moisture.

Alert Number0666/07
BrandMercedes-Benz
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginGermany
Model NumberPassenger car Mercedes-Benz S-Class & CL-Class
Published13 July 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a serious risk of injuries because on the vehicles, corrosion in the steel braiding of the ABC distribution line may occur when exposed to heat and moisture. This may cause leaks at the ABC distribution line between the pressure supply valve unit and the front axle/rear axle distributor, leading to possible improper function of the ABC distributor.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importerDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The recall concerns Mercedes-Benz S-Class & CL-Class vehicles, built between August 1999 and February 2004.S-CLASS - from WDB2201751A260778 to WDB2200671A327079CL-CLASS - from WDB2153741A035425 to WDB2153751A040564

⚠️ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger car - Active Body Control (ABC) distribution line in Mercedes-Benz passenger car.

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.

View on EU Safety Gate →

Related Recalls

More from Mercedes-Benz

More Motor vehicles recalls