Fuse boxes may catch fire on several Mercedes

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Mercedes-Benz is recalling 4,652 vehicles of the EQE, C-Class, GLC, S-Class, CLE, AMG GT, E-Class, SL, EQS model series manufactured between 31. 1. 2023 and 17. 10. 2023. The reason for the recall are incorrectly reworked fuse boxes that can result in contact interruptions or incorrect fuse values, which can lead to various fuse failures. In the worst case, a fire cannot be ruled out.

At an authorised workshop, the corresponding fuse boxes in the affected vehicles will be checked and replaced if necessary.

The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) monitors the recall under the reference number “15052R“. The internal manufacturer codes are “8297014, 8297015“.

Recall details

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Models: EQE, C-Class, GLC, S-Class, CLE, AMG GT, E-Class, SL, EQS
Year of manufacture: 2023
Production: 31. 1. 2023 – 17. 10. 2023
Extent: 4,652
Codes: 8297014, 8297015
KBA publication date: 13. 5. 2025

Source: KBA 15052R (Search Rückrufcode: 8297014, 8297015)


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