Mercedes-Benz · Roof luggage rack

The product poses a risk of injuries because when driving with an unloaded roof rack resonance vibrations can occur and the upper cross beam can break and fall off. Several complaints reported.

Published: 01 August 2008
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0819/08
Model: Model B6 656 08 10 for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, series 906, with luggage compartment height of 1650mm (low roof/standard roof)

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

This concerns roof luggage racks from marketing years 2006 and 2007.