Mercedes-Benz · X-Class

Due to a defective operating manual, the roof load may be exceeded if a canopy is retrofitted on the loading platform. Consequently, the canopy may break and the roof load may become detached and fall, endangering the following traffic.

Published: 22 May 2020
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): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00746/20
Model: Type-approval number: e9*2007/46*6531*, Type: 4701

Classification

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

Product description

Pickup truck vehicle equipped with retrofitted canopy on the loading platform.