Mercedes-benz Vans Esprinter: The Corrosion Protection Of The High Voltage Battery Housing May Not Be Sufficient

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 340 eSprinter and eVito vans because the corrosion protection on the high-voltage battery housing may be inadequate. The company will inspect, clean, and wax the battery housing, and replace any battery modules that show significant corrosion. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm
MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Product
Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS eSPRINTER, MERCEDES-BENZ VANS EVITO. Units affected: 340
Reason
The corrosion protection of the high-voltage battery housing may not be sufficient. Remedy: Inspect clean and wax the housing of the high-voltage batteries. In cases of existing significant corrosion an affected battery module would be renewed.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2021-05-05
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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