Mercedes Benz G Class: Fire May Occur
Mercedes-Benz G Class Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 4 G Class vehicles because the high pressure fuel pump may have a defective cylinder head that can crack during use. If the pump cracks, fuel may leak and potentially cause the engine to stop or, in rare cases, lead to a fire. Affected owners will have the high pressure fuel pump replaced.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ G CLASS. Units affected: 4
- Reason
- The cylinder head of the high pressure fuel pump may not be to specification. During operation of the pump cracks can form and eventually fuel may leak. Escaping fuel could lead to the engine stopping and fuel leaking in exceptional circumstances could lead to a fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel pump.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2015-12-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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