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Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00944/20 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0354*25, e1*2007/46*0296*13, e1*2007/46*0301*20 , Types: 906 AC 35,906BB50, 906BB35 |
| Published | 3 July 2020 |
Risk Description
The driveshaft intermediate bearing on the underbody of the vehicle may not have been fastened in accordance with the specifications. As a result, the Power take-off (PTO) shaft can penetrate and damage the fuel tank and the surrounding components, increasing the risk of an accident.
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