Mercedes Benz Sprinter: Crash Signal Protocol May Not Occur In The Event Of A Collision
Summary One Mercedes Benz Sprinter van has a software error in its airbag control unit that may prevent it from generating a crash signal during a rear-end collision. This could result in the doors not automatically unlocking and hazard lamps not turning on after a crash. Mercedes Benz UK will replace the airbag control unit in the affected vehicle.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. Units affected: 1
- Reason
- A software error may exist in the airbag control unit which can prevent a crash signal being generated in the event of a rear-end collision. As a result automatic unlocking of the doors and switching on of the hazard lamps cannot be assured. Remedy: The recalled vehicles will have the airbag control unit replaced.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2007-03-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/5491e7b4-5a75-45df-aa6b-5b8eb7d72085