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2019
Mercedes-Benz recalls EQC electric SUVs over differential bolt concern
Daimler, Mercedes-Benz's parent company, recalled EQC electric SUVs worldwide because a front-axle differential bolt on certain vehicles might not meet durability specifications and could break. The article reports a potential safety risk; the manufacturer declined to comment on the number affected.
2019
Daimler recalls Mercedes-Benz EQC vehicles over potentially defective bolt
Daimler is recalling 1,700 Mercedes-Benz EQC electric cars because a bolt in the differential could be defective and break. The company said the issue could also affect a bolt fitted in a combustion-engined car.
2019
Mercedes-Benz launches G 350 d in India
Mercedes-Benz India launched the G 350 d, a diesel version of its G-Class SUV, in India.
2019
Mercedes-Benz China announces recall of 103 imported AMG GT cars
Mercedes-Benz China announced that it would recall 103 imported AMG GT cars starting November 22, 2019, because of a supplier production issue that could cause the carbon-fiber driveshaft and flange to lose their connection, potentially resulting in loss of power and increased collision risk.
2019
Daimler recalls Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles over emissions issues
Daimler said Germany’s road traffic regulator KBA had ordered recalls of certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles with OM651 diesel engines. The article reports the recalls concern hundreds of thousands of vehicles, including 260,000 Sprinter vans; the regulator’s hearings had concluded.
2019
Mercedes-Benz recalls 922 GLE vehicles in Russia
Mercedes-Benz RUS recalled 922 GLE vehicles sold in Russia in 2018–2019 because air-conditioning condensate drainage hoses could have been installed incorrectly. The vehicles will be inspected and the hoses correctly installed if necessary.
2019
Mercedes-Benz recalls imported AMG GT vehicles
Mercedes-Benz (China) filed a recall plan for 103 imported AMG GT vehicles made between June 9, 2015 and April 21, 2016. Residue from protective paper used in production could weaken the bond between the carbon-fiber drive shaft and flange, potentially causing loss of drive power and increasing collision risk; the company said it would replace the drive-shaft assemblies free of charge.
2019
Vancouver couple sues Mercedes-Benz Canada over alleged steering defect
A Vancouver couple filed a lawsuit against Mercedes-Benz Canada in B.C. Supreme Court in early 2019, seeking unspecified damages related to their 2017 S550 and an alleged steering defect. The lawsuit had not gone to trial at the time of the report.
2015
Mercedes-Benz recalls more than 147,000 vehicles in the US over engine-fire risk
Mercedes-Benz announced a recall of more than 147,000 2013–2015 mid-size sedans and station wagons in the United States to check a rubber engine-compartment seal that could fall onto the exhaust system and increase the risk of an under-hood fire.