Mercedes Benz recall: Starting current limiter may overload
- What's wrong
- Where the car incurs severe engine damage resulting in the engine failing to turn over (engine seizure) and if the driver repeatedly attempts to start the engine despite the engine not cranking the very high electrical current could lead to overheating of the starting current…
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter.
What’s wrong
Where the car incurs severe engine damage resulting in the engine failing to turn over (engine seizure) and if the driver repeatedly attempts to start the engine despite the engine not cranking the very high electrical current could lead to overheating of the starting current limiter and the potential for a fire.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Class | 1 Feb 2014 | 28 Feb 2017 | 74,444 |
| GLA | 1 Feb 2014 | 28 Feb 2017 | 74,444 |
| GLC | 1 Feb 2014 | 28 Feb 2017 | 74,444 |
| E-class | 1 Feb 2014 | 28 Feb 2017 | 74,444 |
| CLA | 1 Feb 2014 | 28 Feb 2017 | 74,444 |
| B Class | 1 Feb 2014 | 28 Feb 2017 | 74,444 |
| C-class | 1 Feb 2014 | 28 Feb 2017 | 74,444 |
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 20 June 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.