Vito / Viano
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01424/22 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | e1*2007/46*0457*01 - e1*2007/46*0457*04 - e1*2007/46*0458*00 - e1*2007/46*0458*07 - e1*2007/46*0459*00 - e1*2007/46*0459*04 |
| Published | 14 October 2022 |
Risk Description
The airbag gas generator may be affected by chemical changes due to degradation over time due to heat cycling and exposure to moisture. In the event of a steering wheel airbag deployment, the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants. 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: 08/09/2022
Product Description
Passenger car