Mercedes Benz E Class: Risk Of Fire

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling approximately 11,943 vehicles across multiple models (E Class, C Class, A Class, CLS, B Class, SLK-Class, GLA, CLA, and SLC) in the United Kingdom due to high pressure fuel lines that were not manufactured to the correct specification. These fuel lines can develop cracks over time, allowing fuel to leak, which could ignite and cause a fire. The manufacturer will replace the affected high pressure fuel lines.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ A CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ CLS, MERCEDES BENZ B CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ SLK-CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ GLA, MERCEDES BENZ CLA, MERCEDES BENZ SLC. Units affected: 11,943

Reason

The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. Fuel escaping in the presence of an ignition source could lead to fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-01-21

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/e4c59c35-01f4-4853-8b63-4237c9ad5eec