Fire, Injuries

Van - Mercedes-Benz van (Sprinter)

Daimler Chrysler
Case number
0344/07
Category
Motor vehicles
Type / Model
Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter with 3.0 litre V6-CDI engine ABE (general operating permits) L763, L764, L765, L766. It concerns vehicles built between 27 November 2006 and 8 December 2006. VIN-rangeWDB906XXXXS134310 - WDB906XXXXS145646.
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇩🇪 Germany
Country of origin
🇩🇪 Germany
Published
2007-04-20

⚠️ Risk

On the starter cable assembly, it is possible for a cable to become detached from the end lug. This leaves the vehicle without electrical current, and the engine cuts out. In the worst case a short circuit with sparking can occur, as a result of which fire cannot be completely ruled out.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturerDate of entry into force: Unknown