Passenger cars made by Daimler AG
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1066/08 |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | - Type 169 (Model A), EU type approval e1*2001/116*0288*08 : A 160 CDI, A 180 CDI, A 200 CDI, A 150, A 170, A 200, A 200 Turbo, - Type 245 (Model B...), EU type approval e1*2001/116*0314*05 : B 180 CDI, B 200 CDI, B 150, B 170, B 200, B 200 Turbo. |
| Published | 26 September 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because, as a result of temperature fluctuations during the supplier's hardening process, the individual ratchets of the seatbelt clasps for the driver, front-seat passenger and left and centre rear passenger seats, may not meet the manufacturer's safety standards. In the worst cases, the force which occurs in the event of an accident may cause a defective component to break and lead to the seatbelt being released.
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
Concerns vehicles built between 7.8.2008 and 13.8.2008.