Mercedes Benz Econic: Fire May Occur
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 5,710 Econic vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because the hazard warning switch can fail from repeated use, potentially causing an electrical overload and fire. The company will replace the hazard warning switch with a newer version to fix the problem.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ ECONIC. Units affected: 5,710
- Reason
- It has been identified that under UK operations the hazard warning switch can fail prematurely due to repeated use. This could result in an electrical overload and possible localised fire. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the hazard warning switch with the latest production version.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-11-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/e049ae8e-0c1e-4f34-a54f-398508f45090