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Mercedes-Benz CLS, E-Class passenger car — fire risk (A12/00598/21)

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireMay 7, 2021

Hazard

Cracks could occur in the high pressure lines between the fuel rail and the injectors. As a result, diesel fuel could leak into the engine compartment, increasing the risk of fire.Moreover, due to the fuel leak the engine might not start, or the emergency operating mode might be activated.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer

Product description

E-Class and CLS vehicles, model series BR 213 and 257, equipped with a 4-cylinder OM654 diesel engine.

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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