Serious riskSerious risk
EU Safety Gate · Report-2021-22
Mercedes-Benz · E-Class, AMG GT
Due to a defective screw connection, the starter motor positive cable may become damaged by the relative movements of the starter. Consequently, the cable could come into contact with the housing of the starter and cause a short circuit, which could lead to an engine stall and increased risk of fire.
- Published
- 04 June 2021
- Notifying authority
- Germany
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
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 alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/00773/21
- Model
- e1*2001/116*0501*31 - *49, e1*2007/46*1560*04 - *22, e1*2007/46*1878*00 - *11; Types: 212, R1ES, R1EAMG
Classification
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Risk type
- Fire, Injuries
- Country of origin
- Germany
Product description
Vehicles with AMG petrol engine and 4MATIC; Model series: E-Class (BR 213), AMG GT 4-Door Coupé (BR 290)