Mercedes Benz C Class recall: Risk of fire
- What's wrong
- The threaded connection of the battery ground may not be tightened correctly due to deviation in the tightening angle monitoring. In the event of a poor ground of the battery line a temporarily higher transition resistance could lead to the formation of sparks and local…
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the ground connection of the battery line and if necessary replace the ground connection.
What’s wrong
The threaded connection of the battery ground may not be tightened correctly due to deviation in the tightening angle monitoring. In the event of a poor ground of the battery line a temporarily higher transition resistance could lead to the formation of sparks and local heating. This would increase the risk of fire.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the ground connection of the battery line and if necessary replace the ground connection.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Class | 20 May 2014 | 30 Nov 2014 | 27 |
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 23 March 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.