Passenger car/Van Viano, Vito

Requirements breached

Due to an error in the assembly process, the screws for the shock absorber strut on the front-axle steering knuckle did not achieve the specified tightening torque. Insufficient tightening torque can result in shearing of the screws in question. The altered chassis geometry can lead to poorer vehicle handling which could lead to a road accident.

Product

Description

Passenger car / van

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model / type

Type: 639 EC type-approval: e1*2007/46*0457, e1*2007/46*0458, e1*2007/46*0459 The vehicles affected were produced in September 2011.