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Mercedes-Benz - Possible damage and short circuit of the glow plug relay in certain collision scenarios
Official notice
16 Dec 2020
Last checked
16 Dec 2020
An official DVSA notice concerns Mercedes-Benz - Possible damage and short circuit of the glow plug relay in certain collision scenarios. Possible damage and short circuit of the glow plug relay in certain collision scenarios Published 2020-12-16.
What to do now
Retrofit a housing for the glow plug relay and install a pyrotechnic fuse on the affected vehicles
Units affected
9,372
Recall number
R-2020-296
Official notice
2020-12-16
The hazard
The hazard
Possible damage and short circuit of the glow plug relay in certain collision scenarios
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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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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