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🧸 Product FR September 26, 2023

mercedes-benz — glc-class voiture de tourisme

le faisceau de câblage des piliers b peut être endommagé, ce qui peut conduire à un court-circuit qui provoque un incendie.

A Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class vehicle may have damaged wiring harnesses in the B-pillars, which could cause a short circuit and lead to a fire.
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9 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? This is about a car model called the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. There is a problem with wires in the car’s B-pillar.

What's happening? The wires may get damaged. This can cause a short circuit, which could start a fire.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this car, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Take the car to a Mercedes-Benz dealer right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need help with anything else.

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
mercedes-benz
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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie · le faisceau de câblage des piliers b peut être endommagé, ce qui peut conduire à un court-circuit qui provoque un incendie.

First published
September 26, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48248/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
mercedes-benz — glc-class voiture de tourisme. A Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class vehicle may have damaged wiring harnesses in the B-pillars, which could cause a short circuit and lead to a fire.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 26, 2023 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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