In the course of its worldwide product monitoring, Daimler AG, Germany has discovered an issue with the rubber seal of the engine compartment in certain Mercedes-Benz E-Class and CLS-Class vehicles.
As such, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) is instituting a recall for these vehicles. Only a limited batch of E-Class (Model Series 212) and CLS-Class (Model Series 218) vehicles are affected, and all vehicles have been identified.
MBM via its authorised dealers will begin informing all affected customers and conduct rectification work in mid-March. The rectification work is expected to take less than an hour.
Globally, Mercedes-Benz has also issued the same recall in the U.S where the automaker reports that the vehicles have a rubber seal in the engine compartment that can fall onto the exhaust system when the car’s hood is closed.
If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the exhaust system creating an increased risk of fire.
For more information on the recall, contact Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Customer Care Centre at: 1-800-88-1133 from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
