EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Mercedes-Benz “E-Class, E-Class Coupé/Cabriolet, CLS, AMG GT 4-door coupe” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01237/22
Summary
The seal for the special plug-in contact of the gearbox designed to protect against contact with moisture and splashing water is improperly installed. Thus splashed water can enter the socket contact when driving in wet conditions and can lead to a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their…
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Product
Passenger car — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- E-Class, E-Class Coupé/Cabriolet, CLS, AMG GT 4-door coupe · 212, R1ES, R1EC, R1ECLS, R1EAMG, e1*2001/116*0501*24-*58, e1*2007/46*1560*00-*31, e1*2007/46*1666*00-*25, e1*2007/46*1818*00-*18, e1*2007/46*1878*00-*18
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car, GT 4-door coupe has all-wheel drive
- Production dates: 16.11.2015 - 20.04.2022
- Recall information: http://www.mercedes-Benz
What is the risk?
- The seal for the special plug-in contact of the gearbox designed to protect against contact with moisture and splashing water is improperly installed. Thus splashed water can enter the socket contact when driving in wet conditions and can lead to a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. The product does not comply with 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 users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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