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Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle (Mercedes-Benz) · Sprinter

The insulation of an electrical wiring harness may chafe.This could cause a short circuit and vehicle fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market…

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Date
2021-11-26
Country
Germany
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Product
Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle
Classification
fire
Category
Vehicles
Source
EU Safety Gate

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  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
  2. Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
  3. If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.

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