A-, B-, C-, CLA-, CLS-, E-, GLA-, ML-, S-, SLK-class

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert NumberA12/2167/14
BrandMercedes-Benz
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginGermany
Model NumberEC type-approval number: e1*2007/46*1007* e1*2001/116*0470* e1*2001/116*0470* e1*2007/46*0598* e1*2007/46*0548* e1*2007/46*0928* e1*2001/116*0470* e1*2007/46*0928* e1*2001/116*0470* e1*2001/116*0....., Type: BR 176, BR 246, BR 204, BR 205, BR 117, BR 218, BR 207, BR 212; BR 156, BR 204, BR 166; BR 221, BR 222, BR 172 Models: A 180 CDI, A 200 CDI, A 200 CDI, A 200 CDI 4MATIC, A 220 CDI, A 220 CD.....
Published9 January 2015

Risk Description

null The gasket seal for the engine's chain tensioner may display incorrect settling behaviour. Over time, this may result in the chain tensioner detaching from the threaded hole on the cylinder head and the leakage of engine oil. The loss of large amounts of engine oil may contaminate the road, leading to a possible hazard for traffic following behind.

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

Vehicles produced between 24.06.08 - 10.12.14 are affected.

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