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Mercedes-benz
Official notice
20 Jan 2012
Last checked
20 Jan 2012
An official Health Canada notice concerns Mercedes-benz. On certain Sprinter 3500 vehicles, incorrect A-pillar interior trim may have been installed during vehicle assembly. As such, the vehicle may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 201 - Occupant Protection. Installation of incorrect A-pillar trim could increase the risk of personal injuries during a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the A-pillar trim panels. Published 2012-01-20.
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Recall number
71486
Official notice
2012-01-20
The hazard
The hazard
On certain Sprinter 3500 vehicles, incorrect A-pillar interior trim may have been installed during vehicle assembly. As such, the vehicle may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 201 - Occupant Protection. Installation of incorrect A-pillar trim could increase the risk of personal injuries during a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the A-pillar trim panels.
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