Mercedes Benz C Class: Flammable Vapour May Ignite

Recall Summary Five Mercedes-Benz C Class diesel vehicles may have loose threaded connections on the AdBlue filler pipe and fuel tank ground cable that could fail and cause an electrostatic discharge, potentially leading to fire. Mercedes-Benz UK will recall affected vehicles to check and tighten these connections where needed. This affects diesel-engine models in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS. Units affected: 5

Reason

The threaded connection on the Adblue filler pipe and ground cable for the fuel tank access may not be correctly tightened on vehicles with diesel engine OM651. It is possible for the connection to work loose and fail thereby causing the possibility of an electrostatic discharge. In extreme conditions there is a possibility of fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the connection of the Adblue filler pipe and ground cable.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-01-30

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/3bfc5dea-7345-4207-9cc3-b55cc506ae0c