C-Class
Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00766/24 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | e1*2018/858*00017*05-*06 (R2CS) |
| Published | 22 March 2024 |
Risk Description
The bolts on the terminal clamps of the starter battery may come loose. This could increase the electrical contact resistance, leading to a local temperature increase at the terminal clamp connection point. This creates a risk of fire. The product does not comply with 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.
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 equipped with a plug-in hybrid engine.