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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Plug-In-Hybrid passenger car — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireMar 15, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class Plug-In-Hybrid passenger car — fire risk

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

Hazard

The tank strap may not have been screwed on with the required torque, causing the screw to loosen and the fuel tank to drop, possibly hitting the drive shaft. This could damage the tank and cause fuel leaks, 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 carModel names: C 300e, C 300e 4MATIC, C 400e 4MATIC

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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