Mercedes Benz A Class: Oil May Leak

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling approximately 555,048 vehicles across multiple models (A Class, GLA, B Class, E Class, C Class, M Class, SLK-Class, CLS, and CLA) in the United Kingdom due to a faulty sealing ring on certain diesel engines. The defective 'O' ring may allow oil to leak out, which could damage the engine if enough oil is lost and may contaminate the environment. The fix involves replacing the chain tensioner sealing ring on affected vehicles.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ A CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ GLA, MERCEDES BENZ B CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ SLK-CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ CLS, MERCEDES BENZ CLA. Units affected: 555,048

Reason

On certain diesel engines the 'O' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. This may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment. If excessive oil is lost engine damage may occur. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2015-01-16

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/57bd3004-e4dd-46de-b51f-de9c5a3d4973