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Mercedes-Benz passenger car - mercedes-benz m class — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireJul 31, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of fire because, due to a faulty seal around the rear lamp assembly, water can enter the tailgate control unit, potentially leading to short-circuit and fire.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer — Other

Product description

The problem affects vehicles built between July 2008 and March 2009, VIN numbers A 371.944 to A 511.386.

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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