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Recall A12/01979/24 — E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Germany · 2024-08-02 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/01979/24
Date of alert
2024-08-02
Country / jurisdiction
Germany
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Fire
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Product category
Motor vehicles
Product type
Passenger car
Reported risk: The electrical connector of the transmission wiring harness may not have been correctly processed. This can lead to water entering the connector, which could cause short circuit and can create a thermal overload of the connector when the vehicle is parked, causing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10013906

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