Vehiclesfire, injuries

Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz) · S-Class

The fuse box of the engine compartment may be defective. High electrical currents could increase the temperature, creating a risk of fire. This is turn can lead to an electricity interruption and the vehicle may lose…

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Date
2023-09-15
Country
Germany
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Product
Passenger car
Classification
fire, injuries
Category
Vehicles
Source
EU Safety Gate

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