Mercedes Recalls 147K Cars Over Fire Risk

Stephen Elmer
by Stephen Elmer
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CLS 63 AMG S-Modell (C 218) 2014; Exterieur: Carbon Paket, diamantweiSs metallic bright; Interieur: Leder Passion Exklusiv schwarz
CLS 63 AMG S-Modell (C 218) 2014; Exterieur: Carbon Paket, diamantweiSs metallic bright; Interieur: Leder Passion Exklusiv schwarz

Mercedes is calling back about 147,000 vehicles due to a fire risk.

The issues affects 2013-2015 CLS-Class sedans along with E-Class sedans and wagons. In these vehicles, a rubber seal in the engine compartment can stick to the hood when it is opened and fall into the engine bay once the hood is closed. In that event, the seal may contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

To remedy the issue, Mercedes dealers will attach four additional retaining clips to the rubber seal, free of charge.

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Stephen Elmer
Stephen Elmer

Stephen covers all of the day-to-day events of the industry as the News Editor at AutoGuide, along with being the AG truck expert. His truck knowledge comes from working long days on the woodlot with pickups and driving straight trucks professionally. When not at his desk, Steve can be found playing his bass or riding his snowmobile or Sea-Doo. Find Stephen on <A title="@Selmer07 on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/selmer07">Twitter</A> and <A title="Stephen on Google+" href="http://plus.google.com/117833131531784822251?rel=author">Google+</A>

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