Post by Noberator on Mar 5, 2017 14:21:05 GMT 1
Recall over fire fears. 
I believe from reading elsewhere the fires apparently take place after numerous failed attempts to start a vehicle. A current limiter in the starter motor can overheat and melt thereby causing a fire. According to Mercedes this issue only prevents itself on vehicles that had previously had engine or transmission damage serious enough that the starter motor couldn't turn the engine over.
There is a PDF Report out but it's from the USA.
Here's the link for it.
As you read the link it gives a description of the defect and safety risk.
I believe from reading elsewhere the fires apparently take place after numerous failed attempts to start a vehicle. A current limiter in the starter motor can overheat and melt thereby causing a fire. According to Mercedes this issue only prevents itself on vehicles that had previously had engine or transmission damage serious enough that the starter motor couldn't turn the engine over.
There is a PDF Report out but it's from the USA.
Here's the link for it.
As you read the link it gives a description of the defect and safety risk.