Mercedes Benz Citan: Windowbag System May Fail To Deploy Correctly

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 143 Citan vehicles because the side window airbags may not deploy properly in a collision due to operating at the extremes of their tolerance limits. The affected vehicles will need to be serviced to improve the side window airbag system's operation. This recall applies to vehicles in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ CITAN. Units affected: 143

Reason

It has been identified that the side window airbags on the Citan Crewbus are possible working to the extremes of its operating tolerance. Therefore if the vehicle was to be involved in a collision then the airbags may not deploy correctly. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to improve the operation of the side window airbag system.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2014-01-22

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/df707a29-bd08-46b5-8659-77dd74789b5c