Illustrative photo: Source Mercedes-Benz
Reason for the recall:
The bolts which connect the cross-member of the trailer coupling device (towbar) to the vehicle may not have been tightened with the correct torque. As a result, the cross-member and the trailer could be completely detached from the vehicle, endangering the following traffic and increasing the risk of an accident.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC models affected by this recall were manufactured between 20 and 30 August 2018.
Mercedes recall code: 3191018
Source: Rapex Alert 43/2019 A12/1554/19
| Type of alert | |
| Production period | 20. 8. 2018 - 30. 8. 2018 |
| Risk | 3 |
| Type/number of model | Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0457*39-40, e1*2001/116*0480*28; types: 204 K, 204 X; model series: 205, 253 |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Alert submitted by | Germany |
| Measures taken by economic operators | |
| Products were found and measures were taken also in | See the source |
| Published by Rapex | 25/10/2019 |
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?").
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.
If you wish to know more about the eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accident damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), in that case, we suggest going to this page.
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