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Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz) · E-Class, E-Class Coupé/Cabriolet, CLS, AMG GT 4-door coupe

The seal for the special plug-in contact of the gearbox designed to protect against contact with moisture and splashing water is improperly installed. Thus splashed water can enter the socket contact when driving in…

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Date
2022-09-02
Country
Germany
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Product
Passenger car
Classification
fire
Category
Vehicles
Source
EU Safety Gate

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