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Mercedes-Benz - The material of two closure plugs on the engine may not withstand the maximum loads whilst driving
Official notice
21 Jul 2020
Last checked
21 Jul 2020
An official DVSA notice concerns Mercedes-Benz - The material of two closure plugs on the engine may not withstand the maximum loads whilst driving. The material of two closure plugs on the engine may not withstand the maximum loads whilst driving Published 2020-07-21.
What to do now
Rework the closure plugs on the engine on the affected vehicles
Units affected
96
Recall number
R-2020-188
Official notice
2020-07-21
The hazard
The hazard
The material of two closure plugs on the engine may not withstand the maximum loads whilst driving
How to check if you're affected
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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