C-class, E-class
Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1382/18 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0431*46, e1*2007/46*1666*06; types: 205, 238 |
| Published | 28 September 2018 |
Risk Description
The lower engine compartment cover lacks the necessary left-hand gap for the exhaust system. As a result, the exhaust system temperatures resulting from operation at full load could lead to the cover catching 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
Passenger car. Company recall code: 6290150