Mercedes Benz B Class recall: Risk of fire
- What's wrong
- A threaded connection in the Prefuse box may not be tightened to the correct specification. This may excessive resistance and create a heat source. This could cause a fire. Additionally vibration may cause power disruption which could affect the operation of steering power assistance ABS…
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles check threaded connection and where necessary replace fuse box.
What’s wrong
A threaded connection in the Prefuse box may not be tightened to the correct specification. This may excessive resistance and create a heat source. This could cause a fire. Additionally vibration may cause power disruption which could affect the operation of steering power assistance ABS SRS and/or instrument failure..
The fix
On affected vehicles check threaded connection and where necessary replace fuse box.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Class | – | – | 1 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 24 June 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.