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Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0523/19 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Type-approval number: e9*2007/46*6531; Type: 4701 |
| Published | 29 March 2019 |
Risk Description
Inadequate instructions for retrofitting a tow hitch could lead to the fastening screws on the cross bar being damaged. As a consequence, the screw connection could fail and the tow hitch may detach from the vehicle, 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
Product Description
Pick-up truck under Mercedes-Benz recall code: VS4AHKTORQ.