Mercedes-Benz — C-Class, E-Class, GLC, GLE
Model series: C class (BR 205), E class (BR 213), GLC (BR 253), GLE (BR 167)
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Catégorie
- Motor vehicles
- Origin
- Germany
Hazard: The belt tensioner arm may have been manufactured with a borderline tolerance, which could cause one side of the V-ribbed belt to rub against the belt tensioner, causing it to fail. As a result, the coolant pump may stop working, causing the engine to overheat, thus compromising the impermeability of the oil sump. Consequently, oil may leak onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.
⚖️ Actions ordonnées par les autorités
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? Mercedes-Benz cars may have a belt tensioner arm that was made too close to the edge. This can make the belt rub and break.
What's happening? If the belt breaks, the coolant pump may stop. The engine can overheat. Oil may leak onto the road, which is dangerous for other drivers.
Does this affect me? This affects owners of certain Mercedes-Benz models in many European countries.
What should I do? Take your car to a Mercedes-Benz dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic to check the belt tensioner.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The belt tensioner arm may have been manufactured with a borderline tolerance, which could cause one side of the V-ribbed belt to rub against the belt tensioner, causing it to fail. As a result, the coolant pump may stop working, causing the engine to overheat, thus compromising the impermeability of the oil sump. Consequently, oil may leak onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic. · Origin: Germany
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