Mercedes Benz A Class: Starting Current Limiter May Overload

Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Related Models Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling approximately 521,108 vehicles across multiple models (A-Class, GLA, GLC, E-Class, CLA, B-Class, and C-Class) sold in the United Kingdom. If an engine seizes and a driver repeatedly attempts to restart it, excessive electrical current could cause the starting current limiter to overheat and potentially catch fire. The fix involves installing an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ A CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ GLA, MERCEDES BENZ GLC, MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ CLA, MERCEDES BENZ B CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ C-CLASS. Units affected: 521,108

Reason

Where the car incurs severe engine damage resulting in the engine failing to turn over (engine seizure) and if the driver repeatedly attempts to start the engine despite the engine not cranking the very high electrical current could lead to overheating of the starting current limiter and the potential for a fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-06-20

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/517fb70f-6dbb-49af-ba95-c9b4a9b23bb6