Passenger car

What is the danger

Due to defective screw connection, the positive 12V battery cable may come into contact with the starter and be damaged by its movement. Consequently, the damaged positive cable might be in contact with the starter housing, which could lead to a short circuit. As a result, the battery may become discharged in a short period of time, and an intermediary electrical component might be overloaded, leading to immobilisation of the vehicle and to increased the risk of fire.

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: Manufacturer

Product

Description

Model series: BR 253. Vehicles equipped with an AMG petrol engine and 4MATIC.

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model / type

Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0480*24 to *36, Type: 204X

Barcode

5491301

Batch

The affected vehicles were manufactured between 12 January 2018 and 21 January 2020.