Mercedes-Benz has recalled simply 14 E-Class sedans and wagons from mannequin 12 months 2024 as a result of a wiring drawback poses a hearth danger.
The entire recalled fashions have a 48-volt delicate hybrid system. Mercedes tells federal security regulators {that a} wiring harness within the system “may not be secured accurately to the bottom studs, which might lead to a rise in electrical resistance.”
Electrical resistance generates warmth, and Mercedes says it can’t rule out the danger of fireplace.
Mercedes says the issue impacts such a small variety of automobiles as a result of the corporate reworked a manufacturing course of and recognized two workers who briefly used the mistaken process throughout the changeover to new steps.
The corporate is aware of of no incidents within the U.S., however no less than two experiences in different international locations.
Sellers will repair the problem by inspecting the connections and additional securing them if obligatory.
As with all recollects, the restore is free.
Many autos are recalled, generally greater than as soon as. Producers attempt to attain each proprietor to warn them. Nevertheless, some could fall by way of the system’s cracks and are left unknowingly driving recalled automobiles. Examine our simple recall device to find out in case your automobile has any excellent recollects.
