Daimler to recall one million Mercedes globally after 51 fires
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Daimler AG said it will recall one million newer-model Mercedes-Benz vehicles worldwide due to the risk of fire, after 51 fires were reported.
The German company said no injuries or deaths were reported relating to the vehicles that it will begin recalling in the U.S. market in July when parts become available.
A fix has been implemented in the production of new vehicles and vehicles on dealers lots will be fixed before they are sold, the company said. The issue relates to a potentially faulty fuse.
“Any affected vehicles in inventory will not be sold until they can be outfitted with the additional fuse,” said a Mercedes-Benz spokesman.
Of the million vehicles to be recalled, 307,629 are in the United States, which is 40,000 units less than Mercedes-Benz reported to U.S. regulators.
The company did not immediately have a breakdown of where vehicles will be recalled outside of the United States.
The United States is among the three biggest markets for Mercedes-Benz, the others being China and Germany.
Of the 51 fires, 30 were reported in the U.S. market, a Mercedes-Benz U.S. spokesman said.
The recall affects newer models, including those from the 2017 model year.
Mercedes-Benz and Daimler said it would begin to notify its U.S. customers late in March. It didn’t say when owners in other markets would be notified.
Questions & Answers
Q.When will the recall for affected vehicles begin in the U.S. Market?
When will the recall for affected vehicles begin in the U.S. Market?
Daimler will begin recalling vehicles in the U.S. Market in July, once the necessary parts become available. Owners in the U.S. Will be notified starting in late March.
Q.What is the reason for the recall of these Mercedes-Benz vehicles?
What is the reason for the recall of these Mercedes-Benz vehicles?
The recall is due to a potentially faulty fuse, which has led to a risk of fire. Fifty-one fires have been reported globally, with no injuries or deaths yet.
Q.How many vehicles are subject to recall in the United States?
How many vehicles are subject to recall in the United States?
A total of 307,629 vehicles will be recalled in the United States. This number is 40,000 units fewer than what Mercedes-Benz initially reported to U.S. Regulators.
Q.Are new Mercedes-Benz vehicles being sold with the faulty part?
Are new Mercedes-Benz vehicles being sold with the faulty part?
No, a fix has been implemented in the production of new vehicles. Vehicles on dealer lots will also be fixed before they are sold to customers.
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