C-KLASSE, CLS, E-KLASSE, G-KLASSE, GLC, GLE, GLS, S-KLASSE
Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00045/22 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | e1*2001/116*0431*47-63, e1*2001/116*0457*38-52, e1*2007/46*1818*00-16, e1*2001/116*0335*34-46, e1*2001/116*0480*31-42, e1*2007/46*1885*00-16,, 204, 204 K, R1ECLS, 221, 204 X, H1GLE, 212, R1ES, R1EC, 463A, R2S, e1*2001/116*0501*24-53, e1*2007/46*1560*02-27, e1*2007/46*1666*00-23, e1*2007/46*1830*01-08,e1*2007/46*2115*01-06 |
| Published | 14 January 2022 |
Risk Description
The vacuum-controlled coolant pump may not be tightly sealed between the coolant and vacuum circuits. This may result in the coolant leaking into the vacuum circuit leading to an electrochemical reaction, 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.
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