Passenger car/van (C-Class, E-Class, GLK-Class, M-Class, GL-Class, S-Class, R-Class, G-Class, Vito, Viano, Sprinter)
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1951/10 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Types: W164, X164, W204, S204, X204, 207, W212, S212, 221, 251, 463, 639, 906 EC type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0315, e1*2001/116*0340, e1*2001/116*0431, e1*2001/116*0457, e1*2001/116*0480, e1*2001/116*0502, e1*2001/116*0501, e1*2007/46*0200, e1*2001/116*0335, e1*2001/116*0341, e1*96/79*0064, e1*2007/46*0457, e1*2007/46*0458, e1*2007/46*0459 The vehicles concerned were built in 2009 and 2010. |
| Published | 31 December 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk because in the diesel vehicles affected, a leak may form in the upper sealing area of the drainage aperture in the fuel filter with built-in fuel heating. This may cause diesel fuel to leak from the drainage aperture in the sealing area. Diesel fuel may leak onto the road.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Diesel passenger car/van