Mercedes-Benz C-Class passenger car — fire risk (A12/01767/23)
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The tightening torque on the screw connections on certain 12V and 48V ground points may be insufficient. This may lead to improper wiring fixation, which may cause rise of temperature in this area, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer
Product description
Passenger car, Model series BR 206
Matching notices: same barcode or model
Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.
- Mercedes-Benz C-class passenger car — fire risk (SR/00633/25)EU Safety GateSerioussame brand & modelFeb 21, 2025· Mercedes-Benz· Motor vehicles
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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