Due to a defective screw connection, the positive 12V battery cable may come into contact with the starter and be damaged by its movement. Consequently, the damaged positive cable might be in contact with the starter housing, which could lead to a short circuit.
As a result, the battery may become discharged in a short period of time, and an intermediary electrical component might be overloaded, leading to immobilisation of the vehicle and to increased the risk of fire.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC models affected by this recall were equipped with an AMG petrol engine and 4MATIC and manufactured between 12 January 2018 and 21 January 2020.
Mercedes recall code: 5491301
Affected models: GLC AMG 4MATIC
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 13 351
Source: Rapex Alert 10/2021 A12/00338/21