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🧸 Product DE BG FR HR HU LU January 23, 2026

Mercedes-Benz — CLA-Klasse

Passenger car.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Mercedes-Benz — CLA-Klasse
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The 48V wiring harness is not connected in accordance with specifications. This may lead to a build-up of heat resulting in a fire. Protection against contact is not guaranteed, which increases the risk of electric shock.
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 185 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
71 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 27, 2026
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What is this? A problem with some Mercedes-Benz cars. The 48-volt wires may not be put in correctly.

What's happening? This could make the wires get too hot and start a fire. It could also let people touch live wires and get an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these cars, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Take your car to a Mercedes-Benz dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The 48V wiring harness is not connected in accordance with specifications. This may lead to a build-up of heat resulting in a fire. Protection against contact is not guaranteed, which increases the risk of electric shock. · Origin: Germany

First published
January 23, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097370

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mercedes-Benz — CLA-Klasse. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The 48V wiring harness is not connected in accordance with specifications. This may lead to a build-up of heat resulting in a fire. Protection against contact is not guaranteed, which incre...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 23, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, France, Croatia, Hungary, and Luxembourg.
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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