Recall wrap: Mercedes-Benz C-Class strikes airbag dramas
And Hyundai Palisade’s petrol V6 could encounter cracked valve springsThe latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is now subject to a nationwide product safety recall, with more 1400 examples of the mid-size luxury sedan hit with potential airbag woes.
At the same time, a handful of larger Mercedes-Benz CLS sedans have been recalled due to potential software-related safety issues.
In the first case, a total of 1465 examples of the fifth-generation (W206) 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (model code 555) are being recalled due to concerns around the side airbag operation.
“Due to operation of the seat back rest, the driver and passenger side airbag wiring harnesses may become damaged over time caused by seat adjustment,” said Mercedes-Benz in its recall notice.
Mercedes-Benz says the deployment of the seat-mounted side airbags could therefore be impaired and, in the event of an accident, may not deploy as intended, which could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.
It’s at least the fourth recall to hit the latest C-Class since its local release in 2022, following problems with fuse boxes in March 2024, fuel pumps in August 2023 and front passenger airbags in July 2023.
Separately, just three examples of the CLS-Class – all built in 2021 – are also being called back to the workshop due to a software issue with the airbag control unit, which could cause the pedestrian detection sensor not to function as intended.
“In the event of an accident, if the pedestrian detection pop-up bonnet feature does not operate as intended it could increase the risk of injury or death to pedestrians,” said Mercedes-benz in its recall notice.
Owners can check if their Mercedes-Benz C-Class or CLS vehicles are involved in the recalls.
Hyundai Palisade
In other fresh recall news, potential engine problems have struck V6 versions of the current Hyundai Palisade.
The South Korean car-maker is recalling 16 examples of its large family SUV, all of them manufactured in 2023 and fitted with a 3.8-litre petrol engine.
Hyundai said Palisades fitted with the 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel aren’t affected by the same manufacturing fault as the V6.
According to Hyundai’s recall notice, the engine’s valve springs may crack under certain conditions, which could cause the engine to stall, resulting in a loss of motive power.
Palisade owners can check if their vehicle is involved by viewing the VIN list attached to the recall notice.
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