Roof luggage rack

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number0819/08
BrandMercedes-Benz
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginGermany
Model NumberModel B6 656 08 10 for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, series 906, with luggage compartment height of 1650mm (low roof/standard roof)
Published1 August 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries because when driving with an unloaded roof rack resonance vibrations can occur and the upper cross beam can break and fall off. Several complaints reported.

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

This concerns roof luggage racks from marketing years 2006 and 2007.

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