Mercedes-Benz · A-class, B-class, CLA and GLB

A bolt in the locking mechanism of the articulated trailer coupling is defective. It could break while a trailer is being towed and consequently the trailer could detach, thus increasing the risk of an accident for following traffic.

Published: 15 February 2019
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: A12/0267/19
Model: Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*1829*00 to 04, e1*2007/46*1909*00types: F2A, F2B

Classification

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

Product description

Passenger car under Mercedes-Benz recall code 3191017.