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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class passenger car — fire & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireInjuriesNov 3, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Mercedes-Benz SL-Class passenger car — fire & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Mercedes-Benz SL-Class passenger car — fire & injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

Due to improper installation, the 12V starter/generator wiring harness could come into contact with the drive shaft, causing abrasion over time. As a result, a short circuit may occur leading to an unexpected sudden loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of an accident. Moreover, strong electrical currents that may flow through the connection could cause an increase in temperature in the affected 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 SL series (type R 232) fitted with an M177 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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