The tank strap may not have been screwed on with the required torque, causing the screw to loosen and the fuel tank to drop, possibly hitting the drive shaft. This could damage the tank and cause fuel leaks, increasing the risk of fire.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Plug-In-Hybrid vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 21 June and 25 August 2023.
Mercedes recall code: 4790021
Affected models: C 300e, C 300e 4MATIC, C 400e 4MATIC – Plug-In-Hybrid
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 102
Source: Rapex Alert 11/2024 A12/00681/24