Mercedes-Benz · Sprinter

A chemical change in the active substance in the front airbag gas generator can cause an increase in the internal pressure. In the event of an accident, the gas generator may burst and injure the occupants of the vehicle with metal fragments. Furthermore, the airbag will not unfold and protect properly in this situation. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Published: 08 July 2022
Notifying authority: Bulgaria
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. 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: A12/00971/22
Model: e1*2001/116*0354/04, e1*2007/46*0279*02 - e1*2007/46*0301*14 - e1*2007/46*0279*09 - e1*2007/46*0301*13

Classification

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

Product description

Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle