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Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert NumberA12/0523/19
BrandMercedes-Benz
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginGermany
Model NumberType-approval number: e9*2007/46*6531; Type: 4701
Published29 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.

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