SLK class

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert NumberA12/0759/16
BrandMercedes-Benz
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginGermany
Model NumberType-approval number: e1*2007/46*0548* Type: 172
Published24 June 2016

Risk Description

null The back-up cable supplying current to the ignition switch might not be connected properly. If this additional power supply is not available, it means that, in the event of failure of the main battery after the engine is switched off, neither the electronic parking brake nor the "P" transmission position would activate and the vehicle could start rolling on its own.

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.

View on EU Safety Gate →