Passenger car

What is the danger

The sealing cap of the Active Curve System's oil reservoir does not prevent oil from leaking out.

Requirements breached

Oil may leak out and spray onto hot components. As a consequence it may ignite and lead to fire.

Measures taken

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

Product

Description

Passenger car under recall code 4694531.

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model / type

Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*0598*01-19, e1*2007/46*0826*02-07; types: 166, 166 AMG

Batch

The affected vehicles were manufactured between November 2010 and June 2016.