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Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle — recall

Name: Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

Automotive · European Union · 2024-08-30

Origin: Germany

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van rear axle spring clamps may lack hardening, causing insufficient pre-tension

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-08-30
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Models affected	Sprinter
Defect	The spring clamps on the rear axle may not have been hardened, leading to an insufficient pre-tension. This could increase the inclination of the rear axle and impair the vehicle’s track guidance, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	A12/02389/24
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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