Mercedes-Benz — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2025-03-03
Mercedes-Benz was recalled in Australia on 2025-03-03. Due to a manufacturing defect, gears inside the rear axle drivetrain may have not been welded to the required specifications and could break. As a result, the vehicle may experience loss of propulsion whilst driving._x000D_ In addition, the parking lock may n…
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| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-03-03 |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC PTY LTD |
| Models affected | 420 eSPRINTER |
| Model year | 2024 |
| Units affected | 8 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing defect, gears inside the rear axle drivetrain may have not been welded to the required specifications and could break. As a result, the vehicle may experience loss of propulsion whilst driving._x000D_ In addition, the parking lock may not operate as intended. This could result in the vehicle moving or rolling away whilst engaged in park position. A loss of propulsion whilst driving and/or if the vehicle moves from its parked position while unattended this could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants, bystanders and other road users. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Mercedes-Benz asking them to schedule an appointment to have the work carried out, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006299 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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