Vehiclesfire, injuries

Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz) · GLE-Class, GLS-Class

The bolt for the 48V ground connection under the passenger seat may have been secured with insufficient torque. As a result, the electrical resistance of the connection could increase and the temperature may therefore…

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Date
2022-05-20
Country
Germany
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Product
Passenger car
Classification
fire, injuries
Category
Vehicles
Source
EU Safety Gate

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  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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