Mercedes Benz recall: Risk of fire
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. Fuel escaping in the presence of an ignition source could lead to fire.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. Fuel escaping in the presence of an ignition source could lead to fire.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| E Class | 28 Oct 2015 | 19 Nov 2015 | 1,327 |
| C Class | 28 Oct 2015 | 19 Nov 2015 | 1,327 |
| A Class | 28 Oct 2015 | 19 Nov 2015 | 1,327 |
| CLS | 28 Oct 2015 | 19 Nov 2015 | 1,327 |
| B Class | 28 Oct 2015 | 19 Nov 2015 | 1,327 |
| Slk-class | 28 Oct 2015 | 19 Nov 2015 | 1,327 |
| GLA | 28 Oct 2015 | 19 Nov 2015 | 1,327 |
| CLA | 28 Oct 2015 | 19 Nov 2015 | 1,327 |
| SLC | 28 Oct 2015 | 19 Nov 2015 | 1,327 |
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 21 January 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.