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Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00971/22 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | e1*2001/116*0354/04, e1*2007/46*0279*02 - e1*2007/46*0301*14 - e1*2007/46*0279*09 - e1*2007/46*0301*13 |
| Published | 8 July 2022 |
Risk Description
A chemical change in the active substance in the front airbag gas generator can cause an increase in the internal pressure. In the event of an accident, the gas generator may burst and injure the occupants of the vehicle with metal fragments. Furthermore, the airbag will not unfold and protect properly in this situation. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle