Mercedes-Benz · V-Class, Vito

The steering column is not sufficiently earthed. As a result, in the event of an electrostatic discharge, the driver's airbag may be triggered when not required. This could cause an accident.

Published: 08 December 2017
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: A12/1735/17
Model: e1*2007/46*0457*, e1*2007/46*0458*, e1*2007/46*0459*Type: 639/2, 639/4, 639/5

Classification

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

Product description

Van