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Mercedes-Benz GLB (2019 – 2020)

fire gearbox

15/12/2020

Reason for the recall:

The quantity of oil in the dual-clutch gearbox may be too low or too high.

This can result in impaired torque transmission, gearbox failure and potentially increased CO2 emissions.

In addition, in extreme driving situations, gearbox oil might leak onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.

Moreover, the leaking gearbox oil might come into contact with hot components, increasing the risk of fire.

1. The Mercedes-Benz GLB models affected by this recall were manufactured between July 2019 and 14 February 2020.

Mercedes recall code: 2790761

Source: Rapex Alert 50/2020 A12/01763/20

2. The Mercedes-Benz GLB models affected by this recall were manufactured between July 2019 and 6 March 2020.

Mercedes recall code: 2790760

Source: Rapex Alert 51/2020 A12/01768/20

Type of alert	Serious
Production period	7/2019 - 6. 3. 2020
Risk	Fire
Type/number of model	Type-approval numbers: e12007/46182900-10, e12007/46190903-06, Types: F2A, F2B
Country of origin	Germany
Alert submitted by	Germany
Measures taken by economic operators	Recall of the product from end users
Products were found and measures were taken also in	See the source
Published by Rapex	11/12/2020

This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please get in touch with an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").

What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.

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