When Mercedes manufactured a “F1” street to three million euros each, he forgot something important: that they would not catch fire

The Mercedes-Am One, one of The most advanced hyper -sports And exclusive to the planet, has been called to review for a problem that, in principle, could be considered insignificant. However, it can end with a car that is around 3 million euros wrapped in flames.

For this reason, the owners of 219 of the 275 units that Mercedes manufactured from this model have received a review call to be carefully reviewed.

A tiny mistake, a huge risk. Mercedes-Benz has issued a revision call for the Mercedes-AMG One due to a possible failure in the hydraulic system that activates its active rear wing. According to data of the Federal Motorized Transport Authority of Germany (KBA), 219 units manufactured between December 12, 2022 and May 9, 2025 could be affected by this defect in its manufacture.

The problem lies in a small piece of the hydraulic system, a pin or clip, whose function is to guarantee the stagnant closure of the hydraulic circuit. As read in the report of the call to review, the absence of this piece can cause flammable fluid leaks that, in contact with hot parts of the engine, are a real risk of fire.

The solution: fast and without complications. Despite the potential severity of the failure, repair is apparently simple and does not require disassembling the vehicle or making structural changes. KBA sources They have explained to Motor1.com That a specialized technician must check if the pin in question is present and, if necessary, will be installed in an intervention that lasts approximately 90 minutes.

So far, the brand has not officially related this defect to the fire suffered in June AMG One, as he said Autobild. That was the second unit of an AMG One that has burned. The first burned while They were preparing it to deliver it And I was already uploaded to the transport truck. That is why the brand considers that there is no connection between those incidents and the spoiler’s pin.

A very complex hybrid hypercoche. Beyond the shock that more than one owner will have had when receiving the brand notice, the Mercedes-AMG One is a record supercar. HE presented in 2017 as ‘Project One ‘and was developed for years by the complexity of adapting a V6 engine of Formula 1 with four electric motors to give a total power 1,063 hp and echo on your windshield.

The first units did not begin to be manufactured until 2022 as published Coach. Of the 275 units manufactured, 183 have remained in Germany, while the rest are distributed throughout the world.

The exclusivity of a street F1. The Mercedes-AMG One is a superxclusive car and with a very complex development given the nature of its mechanics. In fact, the development of the car was so complicated that neither Ola Källenius, president of Mercedez-Benz agreed with its manufacture.

“I will have to check the minutes of the meeting again, but I am sure we were drunk when we said yes,” joked the Swedish manager in statements to Coach.

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