Mercedes-Benz recalls 30,000 cars with faulty sunroofs
And Volvo calls back almost 25,000 vehicles due to dodgy seatbeltsMercedes-Benz and Volvo have this week issued product safety recalls involving more than 55,000 vehicles in Australia, some of which were sold up to two decades ago.
The German car-maker today recalled 20,105 examples of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, CLK, CLS and E-Class sold between January 3, 2000 and July 31, 2010.
“The durability of the bonding between the sunroof glass panel and the sliding roof frame on some vehicles might not meet specifications and the glass panel may separate from the vehicle,” says Mercedes-Benz in its recall notice on the ACCC’s Product Safety Australia website.
“If the glass panel separates from the vehicle, there is a risk of an accident resulting in injury or death of other road users.”
Mercedes-Benz advises concerned owners to contact their most convenient dealership for a free of charge inspection and, if required, repair of their sunroof.
To see if your car is included in the recall, check for your vehicle identification number here.
Meantime, Volvo Car Australia yesterday formally lodged a product safety recall for close to 25,000 vehicles Down Under, as part of the global recall announced last month affecting more than two million vehicles due to front seat belts that could fail.
A total of 24,977 Volvo vehicles are being called back in Australia, covering seven models dating sold as long ago as mid-2006.
They include the Volvo S60, S80, V60, V60 Cross Country, V70, XC60 (pictured) and XC70 built between 2007 and 2018 and sold between June 1, 2006 and August 1, 2019.
Click here to see if your vehicle is affected.
The Swedish manufacturer says the flexible steel cable connected to the seat belts on the outboard side of the front seats may fatigue and separate from the seat belt.
That would result in the seat belt no longer restraining the occupant properly, says Volvo, increasing the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an accident.
However, replacement seat belt fasteners won’t be available until October 2020. In the meantime Volvo Car Australia says it will contact owners in writing to advise them how to secure the front seat belts while they wait for parts to arrive.
This is Volvo Cars Australia’s fifth safety recall so far this year and covers many vehicles previously recalled for other issues.
In April, VCA called back its entire model range including 9200 MY2019-2020 vehicles due to autonomous emergency braking (AEB) issues.
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