Passenger car

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number0091/09
BrandMercedes Benz
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginGermany
Model NumberS-Class, type 221, EC type approval: e1*2001/116*0335
Published30 January 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries because the durability of the front strut radial steering knuckle does not match the manufacturer’s specifications. This can affect the vehicle’s steering.

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

The affected vehicles were manufactured between August 2004 and September 2006 and have Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) in the range 221 A 000.001 to 221 A 089.997.

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