MBAG was notified of customer complaints claiming a van had "rolled away" after the driver had selected...

Bulletin number

511465

Component

Parking brake

Summary

MBAG was notified of customer complaints claiming a van had "rolled away" after the driver had selected the Park ("P") gear position and P was displayed to the driver in the instrument cluster. MBAG confirmed that if the vehicle is not properly secured in accordance with the parking instructions in the vehicle Operator's Manual, in particular by always engaging the parking brake after shifting to P, the vehicle could roll from its parked position, which could increase the risk of a crash. Always secure the van in accordance with the instructions in the Operator's Manual.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints in the brakes category.