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Passenger car — recall

Name: Passenger car
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

Automotive · European Union · 2024-07-12

Origin: Germany

Mercedes-Benz passenger car: wiring harness to pre-fuse box incorrectly connected, causing failure and resistance

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-07-12
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Models affected	C-class
Defect	The incorrect connection of a wiring harness to the pre-fuse box can cause a failure and increased electrical resistance. This can lead to a sudden loss of propulsion, which increases the risk of accidents and injuries. Moreover, this can increase the risk of fire in the vehicle.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	A12/01841/24
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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