Recall Wrap: Toyota Kluger seats not up to code
And Mercedes-Benz’s two biggest SUV risk a short circuit in MHEV systemToyota Australia has issued a product safety recall for 5417 examples of the 2021 Toyota Kluger spanning virtually every powertrain and model grade to rectify a manufacturing fault in the front seat back frames.
According to the official recall notice, the frames were not manufactured with the minimum radius criteria and thereby fail to meet the requirements of Australian Design Rule.
With no immediate risk or threat of serious injury or incident, Toyota says it will be contacting affected owners in writing to request they make an appointment with their preferred Toyota dealer to have the fault resolved.
A batch of Mercedes-Benz SUV owners however are being warned of a potential fire risk stemming from the 48-volt mild hybrid system.
The cars in question are a bunch of Mercedes-Benz GLEs and Mercedes-Benz GLS’ produced between 2019 and 2021, totalling 804 units.
According to the recall notice, the threaded nut connecting the negative terminal for the 48-volt electrical system may not have been tightened sufficiently and could ultimately result in a vehicle.
“If the terminal loosens this could result in higher than intended temperature and cause a vehicle fire,” the notice reads.
“Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Mercedes-Benz and are asked to arrange with their nearest authorised Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the work carried out as soon as possible.”
That isn’t the only recent recall issued by Mercedes however; a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC and corresponding EQC have been recalled to fix a manufacturing default in the headlight assembly which could prevent them from working properly.
As with the GLEs and GLSs above, affected owners are being contacted and are asked to visit their preferred service centre.
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