Mercedes-benz Cars E Class: Heater Booster Concern
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling approximately 1,921 E Class vehicles because the electrical heater booster may fail to switch off after the car is parked, which could potentially cause a fire under the hood. The company will install a relay and temperature-controlled cutoff to properly control the heater booster.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS E CLASS. Units affected: 1,921
- Reason
- Electrical heater booster may fail to switch off after the vehicle has been parked. This in extreme cases may lead to an under bonnet fire. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and install a relay and temperature controlled cut out to control the electrical heater booster.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2000-03-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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