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Mercedes-Benz — C-Class

Passenger car, model series BR 206 vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder diesel engines

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Fuel may leak and the fuel line pressure may drop, leading to misfires or even engine stalling while driving, increasing the risk of an accident. Moreover, fuel leaks could pose a risk to following traffic.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 1204 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is a safety notice about some Mercedes-Benz C-Class cars. The problem is with the fuel system.

What's happening? Fuel may leak out. The fuel line pressure can drop. This can cause the engine to misfire or stop while driving. This could lead to an accident.

Does this affect me? This affects C-Class cars in many countries. If you own or drive one of these cars, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Take your car to a Mercedes-Benz dealer right away. Ask them to check and fix the fuel system. Do not ignore this.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Fuel may leak and the fuel line pressure may drop, leading to misfires or even engine stalling while driving, increasing the risk of an accident. Moreover, fuel leaks could pose a risk to following traffic. · Origin: Germany

First published
May 26, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009193

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mercedes-Benz — C-Class. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Fuel may leak and the fuel line pressure may drop, leading to misfires or even engine stalling while driving, increasing the risk of an accident. Moreover, fuel leaks could pose a risk to following tra...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 26, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, Croatia, Ireland, THE NETHERLANDS, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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