Recall wrap: Mercedes-Benz C-Class fire risk
More than 10,000 C 200 cars now caught up in recall as Suzuki Jimny and Audi e-tron also called backMore than 10,000 examples of the popular Mercedes-Benz C-Class are being recalled in Australia as the German car-maker extends an earlier call-back program due to a potential fire risk.
Affecting Mercedes-Benz C 200 models built from 2014-15, the first wave of 3728 cars identified in July has now been joined by another 6335 vehicles, taking the total to 10,063.
As with the initial recall, Mercedes-Benz has advised that the alternator in the relevant C 200 models could fail under specific operating and ambient conditions.
If this occurs and the alternator overheats, it could cause a vehicle fire, putting occupants and/or bystanders at risk of injury (or worse).
Mercedes-Benz says it will contact affected owners to organise free inspection and repairs.
Recall notice – click here
VIN list: Mercedes-Benz C 200
Audi e-tron
After being subject to a separate recall earlier this month relating to the rear suspension, the Audi e-tron has now been found to potentially carry another manufacturing fault – this time relating to a braking component.
Affecting six vehicles built from 2019-21, Audi says the anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stabilisation control (ESC) function on affected models may fail under hard braking.
Recall notice – click here
VIN list: Audi e-tron
Suzuki Jimny
Suzuki has recalled 21 examples of its MY21 Suzuki Jimny baby off-roader – specifically those fitted with the four-speed automatic transmission.
The Japanese car-maker says the recall relates to improper assembly of an oil seal in the auto gearbox, which could cause it to leak fluid before resulting in a loss of drive.
Recall notice – click here
VIN list: Suzuki Jimny
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
In a separate recall to the C 200 issue mentioned above, Mercedes-Benz says 302 examples of the 2019-21 VS30 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van are fitted with a non-compliant vehicle jack.
The company says the jack’s base plate dimensions don’t meet the standard requirements, meaning it doesn’t comply with the mandatory standard for vehicle jacks.
Recall notice – click here
VIN list: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
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