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2020
Daimler announced a recall of 744,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the United States
Daimler said it would recall 744,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the United States from model years 2001 through 2011 because the sunroof glass panel could detach and pose a hazard. Dealers would inspect the bonding and replace the sliding roof if necessary; owners who paid for repairs could seek reimbursement.
2020
Daimler announces recall of 744,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the United States
Daimler said it would recall 744,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the United States from the 2001 through 2011 model years because the sunroof glass panel could detach and pose a hazard. Dealers will inspect the bonding and replace the sliding roof if necessary; owners who paid for repairs may seek reimbursement from Daimler.
2020
Mercedes-Benz recalls roughly 750,000 cars over sunroof detachment risk
Mercedes-Benz announced a recall of roughly 750,000 cars because their sunroofs could detach and create road hazards. Affected owners will be contacted, and sunroofs will be inspected and replaced if necessary at no charge.
2019
Mercedes-Benz agrees to $13 million settlement over recall reporting failures
Mercedes-Benz agreed to pay a $13 million penalty to U.S. safety regulators in a settlement over reporting failures involving recalled vehicles. The settlement addressed allegations of delays in notifying vehicle owners and reporting safety problems, as well as flaws in its recall-check website.
2019
Mercedes agrees to settle HVAC mold lawsuit
Mercedes agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging mold growth in vehicle HVAC systems. The reported settlement covers 2.5 million U.S. owners and provides repairs going forward and compensation for repairs already made.
2019
Mercedes-Benz agrees to NHTSA settlement over recall handling
Mercedes-Benz agreed to pay $13 million to resolve an NHTSA investigation into its handling of recalls. The settlement also provides for $7 million in additional penalties if the company does not meet its terms; the agency found that Mercedes missed recall-process deadlines on multiple occasions.
2019
Mercedes announces partnership with Ineos Sports teams
Mercedes announced a partnership with Ineos Sports sailing and cycling teams to support Mercedes-Benz Applied Science.
2019
Mercedes-Benz unveils new-generation GLA and AMG GLA 35
Mercedes-Benz officially unveiled the new-generation GLA and AMG GLA 35 online. The new GLA is planned to later offer a plug-in hybrid version.
2019
Mercedes-Benz begins autonomous ride-hailing pilot in San José
Mercedes-Benz began a limited autonomous ride-hailing pilot in San José using specially customized S-Class cars equipped with Bosch technology. The service was initially available to a select group of users, with a safety driver onboard.
2019
Mercedes-Benz opens plug-in hybrid battery plant in Thailand
A factory for plug-in hybrid batteries opened in the Bangkok region of Thailand. Mercedes-Benz AG and local partners Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant and Thonburi Energy Storage Systems invested more than 100 million euros in battery production and expansion of the existing vehicle production plant.
2019
Mercedes-Benz announces December car-care-kit discount in India
Mercedes-Benz announced that its branded car-care kits would be available at a 25% discount for the entire month of December.
2019
Mercedes-Benz announces India after-sales service initiatives
Mercedes-Benz announced after-sales service initiatives for India, including Premier Express Prime and online service estimate and appointment booking, with rollout starting in December. The Premier Express Prime service was planned to launch initially in Bengaluru and later extend to other cities.
2019
Daimler plans workforce reductions at Mercedes-Benz Cars
Daimler said it planned to reduce employee numbers in its Mercedes-Benz Cars division, with a target of saving €1 billion by the end of 2022. The report also cites a labor-council communication saying Daimler would cut 1,100 leadership positions worldwide.
2019
Mercedes-Benz expands recall of E-Class two-wheel-drive cars in China
Mercedes-Benz China Sales and Beijing Benz filed a plan to amend and expand a recall of certain imported and locally produced E-Class two-wheel-drive cars, with the recall due to begin on November 29, 2019. The companies said affected vehicles could suffer front shock absorber damage under a strong external impact, and that they would install reinforcing components free of charge.
2019
Mercedes-Benz confirms plans for an electric G-Class
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius confirmed that the company plans to introduce a zero-emission version of the G-Class; the article does not report that the vehicle has launched.
2019
Mercedes-Benz recalls 383 E-Class cars in Russia
Mercedes-Benz Rus recalled 383 E-Class cars in Russia because the rear tailgate spoiler may not have been manufactured to standard and could detach at high speeds. The spoiler will be checked and repaired if necessary.
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.