Mercedes-Benz · CLS, E-Class

Cracks could occur in the high pressure lines between the fuel rail and the injectors. As a result, diesel fuel could leak into the engine compartment, increasing the risk of fire. Moreover, due to the fuel leak the engine might not start, or the emergency operating mode might be activated.

Published: 07 May 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: A12/00598/21
Model: e1*2001/116*0501*35-*37, e1*2007/46*1560*09-*11, e1*2007/46*1818*01-*02, Types: 212, R1ES, R1ECLS

Classification

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

Product description

E-Class and CLS vehicles, model series BR 213 and 257, equipped with a 4-cylinder OM654 diesel engine.