Mercedes Benz G Class: Engine May Cut Out

Mercedes-Benz G Class Recall Summary Thirteen Mercedes-Benz G Class vehicles (model series 463 with 6-cylinder diesel engines) are being recalled because the engine wiring harness may rub against a bracket in the engine compartment and wear through due to vibration while driving. This could cause the engine warning light to turn on, the engine to enter reduced-power mode, or the engine to shut off completely, which increases collision risk. The fix involves replacing the bracket and repositioning the wiring harness as needed.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ G CLASS. Units affected: 13

Reason

On model series 463 with a 6 cylinder diesel engine the engine wiring harness may make contact with one of the brackets in the engine compartment and chafe by vibration during driving. Depending on the wire affected the engine MIL lamp could illuminate the engine could run in �limp-home� mode or the engine could cut out increasing the risk of collision. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the bracket in the engine compartment and where necessary correct the routing of the engine wiring harness.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-10-20

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/bc7ffa2d-a231-484b-9353-9dd96ed4463e