Mercedes-Benz · C-Class

The maximum permissible operating temperature of individual diodes on the alternator rectifier bridge could be exceeded and the diodes could subsequently fail. Consequently, an improper flow of current from the on-board electrical system battery through the alternator to the vehicle earth could occur. As a result, the windings in the alternator stator could be heated to such an extent that an outbreak of fire cannot be ruled out.

Published: 12 March 2021
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00323/21
Model: Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0431*31 to 46, e1*2001/116*0457*25 to 37, Types: 204, 204 K

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Fire
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Vehicles equipped with a four-cylinder petrol engine. Model series: BR 205.