[Recalled] GLB — The bodywork around the front wheelhouses has not been sealed in accordance wit… | EU Safety Gate 2020-08-07
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | GLB |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/01118/20 |
| Country of notice | Germany |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Injuries |
| Notice date | 07 August 2020 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The bodywork around the front wheelhouses has not been sealed in accordance with the specifications, allowing water to penetrate into the front foot spaces and damage the control units and other electrical components installed in those areas.As a result the instrument cluster could stop showing information, the braking assistance (e.g. ABS, ESP) could be restricted, or the engine could stall while driving or no longer be able start, increasing the risk of an accident.
This Serious risk recall concerns Motor vehicles products distributed in Germany and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
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