Mercedes-benz Cars C-class: Diodes On The Rectifier Bridge Of The Alternator Might Fail
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 18,050 C-Class vehicles because diodes in the alternator's rectifier bridge may fail, which could affect the vehicle's electrical charging system. The fix involves updating the engine control unit software to improve how the alternator is controlled. This recall affects Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS C-CLASS. Units affected: 18,050
- Reason
- Diodes on the rectifier bridge of the alternator might fail. Remedy: Update the engine control unit software with an optimised alternator control strategy on the affected vehicles.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2021-07-27
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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