A-Class, GLB
Environment, Fire, Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01763/20 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Environment, Fire, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*1829*00-10, e1*2007/46*1909*03-06, Types: F2A, F2B |
| Published | 11 December 2020 |
Risk Description
The quantity of oil in the dual-clutch gearbox may be too low or too high.This can result in impaired torque transmission, gearbox failure and potentially increased CO2 emissions.In addition, in extreme driving situations, gearbox oil might leak onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.Moreover, the leaking gearbox oil might come into contact with hot components, increasing the risk of fire.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Model series: BR177, BR247