V-class, Vito
Asphyxiation, Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0283/16 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Asphyxiation, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Type: 447; EC type-approval: e1*2007/46*0457*, e1*2007/46*0458*, e1*2007/46*0459* |
| Published | 11 March 2016 |
Risk Description
null A cut-out in the vehicle floor may be missing meaning that the tail pipe of the warm-air auxiliary heating has not been fitted correctly. Exhaust gases from the auxiliary heating may consequently not be evacuated correctly and might to some extent penetrate the vehicle interior leading to a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning of the passengers. There is also a risk of the underbody panelling catching fire.
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