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Mercedes-Benz - On certain vehicles an external ingress of fluids into the glow plug output stage may occur under specific conditions potentially resulting in an electrical short circuit and overheating of the component.
Official notice
13 Apr 2023
Last checked
13 Apr 2023
An official DVSA notice concerns Mercedes-Benz - On certain vehicles an external ingress of fluids into the glow plug output stage may occur under specific conditions potentially resulting in an electrical short circuit and overheating of the component.. On certain vehicles an external ingress of fluids into the glow plug output stage may occur under specific conditions potentially resulting in an electrical short circuit and overheating of the component. Published 2023-04-13.
What to do now
Replace the glow plug relay and install an additional glow plug relay cover on the affected vehicles.
Units affected
28,124
Recall number
R-2023-094
Official notice
2023-04-13
The hazard
The hazard
On certain vehicles an external ingress of fluids into the glow plug output stage may occur under specific conditions potentially resulting in an electrical short circuit and overheating of the component.
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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