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🧸 Product DE BG DK ES FR GR HR HU IE LU NO PL PT RO SE SI January 14, 2022

MERCEDES-BENZ — C-KLASSE, CLS, E-KLASSE, G-KLASSE, GLC, GLE, GLS, S-KLASSE

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The vacuum-controlled coolant pump may not be tightly sealed between the coolant and vacuum circuits. This may result in the coolant leaking into the vacuum circuit leading to an electrochemical reaction, increasing the risk of fire.
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 1657 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.
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73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 29, 2026
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What is this? Some Mercedes-Benz cars have a part called the vacuum-controlled coolant pump. It may not be sealed well between two circuits.

What's happening? Coolant can leak into the vacuum circuit. This can cause a chemical reaction that may start a fire.

Does this affect me? This affects certain Mercedes-Benz models in many European countries.

What should I do? If you own one of these cars, ask a mechanic or your dealer to check the pump right away.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The vacuum-controlled coolant pump may not be tightly sealed between the coolant and vacuum circuits. This may result in the coolant leaking into the vacuum circuit leading to an electrochemical reaction, increasing the risk of fire. · Origin: Germany

First published
January 14, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005158

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
MERCEDES-BENZ — C-KLASSE, CLS, E-KLASSE, G-KLASSE, GLC, GLE, GLS, S-KLASSE. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The vacuum-controlled coolant pump may not be tightly sealed between the coolant and vacuum circuits. This may result in the coolant leaking into the vacuum circuit leading to an electrochemical reaction,...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 14, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, and Slovenia.
▸ 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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