Mercedes Benz Cls: Fire May Occur
Mercedes Benz Recall Summary Mercedes Benz is recalling approximately 7,726 CLS and E Class vehicles in the United Kingdom because a seal in the engine compartment may detach and fall into the gap between the engine and partition wall, where it could contact the exhaust and potentially catch fire. The company will install additional clips to secure the seal in place.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ CLS, MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS. Units affected: 7,726
- Reason
- A seal between bonnet and engine compartment may when the bonnet is opened temporarily stick to the bonnet. If this happens the seal may detach form its fixing and can fall into the gap between engine and partition wall. It is then possible the seal can make contact with the exhaust and under certain conditions catch fire. Remedy: On affected vehicles install additional clips to retain the seal.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2015-03-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/d3d19645-d077-4ebe-a4ba-f011836ea659