Passenger car

What is the danger

The maximum permissible operating temperature of individual diodes on the alternator rectifier bridge could be exceeded and the diodes could subsequently fail. Consequently, an improper flow of current from the on-board electrical system battery through the alternator to the vehicle earth could occur. As a result, the windings in the alternator stator could be heated to such an extent that an outbreak of fire cannot be ruled out.

Measures taken

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

Product

Description

Vehicles equipped with a four-cylinder petrol engine. Model series: BR 205.

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model / type

Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0431*31 to 46, e1*2001/116*0457*25 to 37, Types: 204, 204 K

Barcode

5499723

Batch

The affected vehicles were manufactured between 1 March 2014 and 28 February 2018.