S-Class
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00923/20 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Type-approval number: e1*2001/116*0335*, Type: 221 |
| Published | 26 June 2020 |
Risk Description
The material used in two closure plugs on the engine might not be able to withstand the maximum load under dynamic driving conditions, allowing up to 9 liters of engine oil to escape around the plugs. Consequently, the escaped oil could leak onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.
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
S-Class model series (BR 222) and S-Class Coupé/Cabriolet model series (BR 217) vehicles with 4.0 l 8 cylinder petrol engines.