Mercedes-Benz · Citan, V-Klasse

Defective screw fitting may lead to the complete release of the hand control device from the base holder. As a result, the vehicle may not be able to accelerate nor be safely brought to a standstill position by applying the brake pedal, increasing the risk of an accident.

Published: 06 December 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: A12/1850/19
Model: Type-approval numbers: e2*2007/46*0129*21, e1*2007/46*0457*18; types: X, 639/2

Classification

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

Product description

Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle equipped with a hand control device under Mercedes-Benz recall code: VSXHEASY (8691066).