Mercedes-Benz · E-Class

The left catalytic converter may be too close to the rear engine compartment panel. Under certain operating conditions, this could lead to the engine compartment panel catching fire.

Published: 16 December 2016
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: A12/1667/16
Model: Type: 207EC-type approval: e1*2001/116*0502*21 ff

Classification

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

Product description

Passenger car