MERCEDES-BENZ passenger cars made by daimler ag — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesSep 26, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of injuries because, as a result of temperature fluctuations during the supplier's hardening process, the individual ratchets of the seatbelt clasps for the driver, front-seat passenger and left and centre rear passenger seats, may not meet the manufacturer's safety standards. In the worst cases, the force which occurs in the event of an accident may cause a defective component to break and lead to the seatbelt being released.

Measures taken

Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer — Other

Product description

Concerns vehicles built between 7.8.2008 and 13.8.2008.

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.

Key facts

Brand	Mercedes-Benz
Product	Passenger cars made by Daimler AG
Model / type	- Type 169 (Model A), EU type approval e12001/116028808 : A 160 CDI, A 180 CDI, A 200 CDI, A 150, A 170, A 200, A 200 Turbo, - Type 245 (Model B...), EU type approval e12001/116031405 : B 180 CDI, B 200 CDI, B 150, B 170, B 200, B 200 Turbo.
Category	Motor vehicles
Country of origin	Germany
Reported by	Germany
Risk level	Serious risk
Published	Sep 26, 2008
Case number	1066/08