Mercedes-Benz Vito, Viano and Valente Vans MY2006-2014 - extended recall
Published 1 August 2018
Product
This recall was extended on 12 April 2019 to include an additional 3 935 vehicles Mercedes-Benz Vito, Viano and Valente Vans Updated VIN lists Driver Side (with multifunction steering wheel) MY2011- 2012 (30 March 2019) - 2 189 affected vehicles MY2013- 2014 (30 June 2019) - 3 133 affected vehicles Driver Side (without multifunction steering wheel) MY2006- 2007 (30 March 2019) - 2 087 affected vehicles MY2008- 2012 (30 June 2019) – 2 196 affected vehicles Total of 9 605 vehicles affected
Why it was recalled
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
Hazard
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.