Now Hear This! Mercedes Recall
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Mercedes-Benz has announced a recall of approximately 147,000 sedans and station wagons due to a risk of an engine fire because of the engine compartment seal.
Which Mercedes-Benz models are affected by the recall?
Model years 2013 to 2015 CLS class sedans and the E-class sedan and station wagon.
What causes the possible engine fire?
A rubber seal in the engine bay may stick to the hood when it opens and fall into the exhaust system, thus possibly causing a fire to spark from under the hood.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, no known accidents have been reported by Mercedes-Benz attributing to the defect.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
Mercedes-Benz will be notifying all owners affected by the recall in March 2015 and will attach four additional retaining clips to the seal, free of charge.
If your Mercedes-Benz is part of this recall and you have not been notified, call your local, independent Mercedes-Benz repair shop to schedule an appointment to have your Mercedes-Benz checked and serviced for the defect.
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