CLS, E-Class
Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00598/21 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | e1*2001/116*0501*35-*37, e1*2007/46*1560*09-*11, e1*2007/46*1818*01-*02, Types: 212, R1ES, R1ECLS |
| Published | 7 May 2021 |
Risk Description
Cracks could occur in the high pressure lines between the fuel rail and the injectors. As a result, diesel fuel could leak into the engine compartment, increasing the risk of fire.Moreover, due to the fuel leak the engine might not start, or the emergency operating mode might be activated.
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
E-Class and CLS vehicles, model series BR 213 and 257, equipped with a 4-cylinder OM654 diesel engine.