Mercedes Benz C Class recall: Flammable vapour may ignite
- What's wrong
- The threaded connection on the Adblue filler pipe and ground cable for the fuel tank access may not be correctly tightened on vehicles with diesel engine OM651. It is possible for the connection to work loose and fail thereby causing the possibility of an electrostatic…
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the connection of the Adblue filler pipe and ground cable.
What’s wrong
The threaded connection on the Adblue filler pipe and ground cable for the fuel tank access may not be correctly tightened on vehicles with diesel engine OM651. It is possible for the connection to work loose and fail thereby causing the possibility of an electrostatic discharge. In extreme conditions there is a possibility of fire.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the connection of the Adblue filler pipe and ground cable.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Class | 1 Aug 2015 | 30 Sep 2015 | 5 |
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 30 January 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.