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Vehiclesfire, injuries

Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz) · C-class

The incorrect connection of a wiring harness to the pre-fuse box can cause a failure and increased electrical resistance. This can lead to a sudden loss of propulsion, which increases the risk of accidents and…

Read the official notice → Passenger car
Date
2024-07-12
Country
Germany
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Product
Passenger car
Classification
fire, injuries
Category
Vehicles
Source
EU Safety Gate

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What to do

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
  2. Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
  3. If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.

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