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Mercedes-Benz X-Class passenger car — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesMar 29, 2019

Hazard

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

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer

Product description

Pick-up truck under Mercedes-Benz recall code: VS4AHKTORQ.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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