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A faulty alternator could cause a vehicle fire in the 2014-15 Mercedes-Benz C200. 10,063 vehicles are affected.
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Mercedes-Benz is recalling 10,063 examples of its C-Class due to the risk of a vehicle fire.
This fault is limited to the 2014-15 C200.
“The vehicle alternator may fail under specific operating and ambient conditions. If the vehicle alternator overheats it may cause a vehicle fire,” the company says in its recall notice.
“A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death of vehicle occupants and/or bystanders, as well as property damage.”
This model was first recalled in August 2021 with 3278 examples affected, but this recall has been expanded.
- A total of 10,063 vehicles are affected
- The VIN list is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
If you own an affected vehicle, Mercedes-Benz will contact you in order to schedule a free fix at your nearest/preferred Mercedes-Benz dealership.
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Jack Quick is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne. Jack studied journalism and photography at Deakin University in Burwood, and previously represented the university in dance nationally. In his spare time, he loves to pump Charli XCX and play a bit of Grand Theft Auto. He’s also the proud owner of a blue, manual 2020 Suzuki Jimny.
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