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Mercedes-Benz C-Class passenger car — fire risk (A12/00323/21)

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireMar 12, 2021

Hazard

The maximum permissible operating temperature of individual diodes on the alternator rectifier bridge could be exceeded and the diodes could subsequently fail. Consequently, an improper flow of current from the on-board electrical system battery through the alternator to the vehicle earth could occur.As a result, the windings in the alternator stator could be heated to such an extent that an outbreak of fire cannot be ruled out.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer

Product description

Vehicles equipped with a four-cylinder petrol engine. Model series: BR 205.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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