A trapped particle may damage the sealing between the fuel rail and fuel injector, which could cause fuel to leak into the engine compartment. Consequently, leaking fuel may come into contact with hot parts of the engine, increasing the risk of fire.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC vehicles affected by this recall were equipped with petrol engines and manufactured between 27 May 2016 and 24 August 2020.
Mercedes recall code: 792034
Affected models: CLA (117 platform), CLA (118 platform), GLA (156 platform), GLE/GLS (167 platform), A-Class (177 platform), AMG GT (190 platform), C-Class (205 platform), E-Class (213 platform), S-Class Coupe/Convertible (217 platform), S-Class (222 platform), SL (231 platform), E-Class Coupe/Convertible (238 platform), B-Class (246 platform), B-Class/GLB (247 platform), GLC (253 platform), CLS (257 platform), AMG GT 4-doors Coupe (290 platform) and G-Class (463 platform).
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 826
Source: Rapex Alert 1/2022 A12/00017/22