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EU Safety GateRecalled 2022-01-07serious risk

Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz)

Is my product affected?

Passenger car

  • Brand Mercedes-Benz

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Mercedes-Benz is recalling multiple vehicle models due to a defect where a trapped particle may damage the seal between the fuel rail and fuel injector, potentially causing fuel to leak into the engine compartment. If leaking fuel contacts hot engine parts, it could increase the risk of fire. The affected vehicles include various models across multiple platforms, including the CLA, GLA, GLE/GLS, A-Class, AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, B-Class, GLC, CLS, and G-Class.

The manufacturer has notified authorities and initiated a recall to retrieve the product from end users. According to the source provided, the specific remedy or actions affected consumers should take are not detailed in this record.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

A trapped particle may damage the sealing between the fuel rail and fuel injector, which could cause fuel to leak into the engine compartment. Consequently, leaking fuel may come into contact with hot parts of the engine, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

CLA (117 platform), CLA (118 platform), GLA (156 platform), GLE/GLS (167 platform), A-Class (177 platform), AMG GT (190 platform), C-Class (205 platform), E-Class (213 platform), S-Class Coupe/Convertible (217 platform), S-Class (222 platform), SL (231 platform), Name: CLA, GLA, GLE/GLS, A-Class, AMG GT, C-, E-, S-Class, SL, E-Class, B-Class, GLC, CLS, G-Class Model: Types: 245G, F2CLA, H1GLE, F2A, 197, 204, 204 K, 212, R1ES, R1EC, F2B, 204 X, R1ECLS, R1EAMG, 463 A, e1*2001/116*0470*16 - *23, e1*2007/46*1912*00 - *08, e1*2007/46*1885*00 - *11, e1*2007/46*1829*00 - *12, e1*2007/46*0233*11 - *20, e1*2007/116*0431*39 - *61, e1*2007/116*0457*38 - *51, e1*2007/116*05 Notifying country: Germany

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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