Mercedes-Benz — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2024-08-02
Mercedes-Benz was recalled in Australia on 2024-08-02. Due to a manufacturing defect, wiring harness earth connection bolts may not have been fastened with sufficient torque. This may increase the electrical resistance of the wiring harness and could result in a vehicle fire. A vehicle fire could increase the ris…
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| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-08-02 |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC PTY LTD |
| Models affected | Certain C Class |
| Model year | 2021 - 2022 |
| Units affected | 7 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing defect, wiring harness earth connection bolts may not have been fastened with sufficient torque. This may increase the electrical resistance of the wiring harness and could result in a vehicle fire. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Mercedes-Benz in writing, requesting you to schedule an appointment with your authorised Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006047 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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