Daimler Warns Car Owners of Fire Risk It Lacks Parts to Fix

Daimler Warns Car Owners of Fire Risk It Lacks Parts to Fix
The Mercedes-Benz logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, on Sept. 10, 2019. Ralph Orlowski/Reuters
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BERLIN—Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz has informed owners of its luxury cars of a technical defect that could spark a fire, the company said on Tuesday, adding a recall was not possible because parts needed to fix the problem are not available.

The issue was traced to possible leakage in the coolant pump that could heat up components, Daimler said.