EQC

Fire, Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert NumberA12/01009/21
BrandMercedes-Benz
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeFire, Injuries
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginGermany
Model Numbere1*2001/116*0480*31-35, Type: 204 X
Published9 July 2021

Risk Description

The housing of the high voltage battery may corrode due to inadequate corrosion protection.As a result, moisture could penetrate the battery and cause an isolation failure, leading to increased risk of fire. In addition, it may be impossible to restart the vehicle once the engine has been switched off.

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: BR 293.

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