Mercedes recalls 492 faulty cars in Vietnam
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Mercedes Vietnam announced it would recall 492 ML and GLE cars sold in Vietnam beginning March 15 to fix inconsistent design features and repair errors in the spare wheel compartment.
The affected SUVs were manufactured and imported between February 2012 and October 2019.
German luxury vehicle company Mercedes recalls ML and GLE SUVs in many countries, including Vietnam, because of concerns that water could collect in the spare tire wheel compartment, leading to a possible fuel pump malfunction and subsequent engine stalls without prior warning.
This increases the risk of accidents and injuries for other road users.
To fix the problems, Mercedes Vietnam dealerships will inspect the vehicles for any damage, install a water drain plug in the spare tire well, and replace the fuel pump if necessary.
The company reported that such repairs should only take about 30 minutes per automobile.
Mercedes GLE is a mid-size luxury SUV, first launched in 1997. Cars sold in Vietnam are imports that compete with rivals like the BMW X5, Lexus RX and Audi Q7.
In Vietnam, GLEs is currently priced at VND4.509-5.679 billion (US$191,000-240,600).
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Mercedes models are affected by this recall in Vietnam?
Which specific Mercedes models are affected by this recall in Vietnam?
The recall in Vietnam specifically affects ML and GLE model cars. These are luxury SUVs manufactured and imported between February 2012 and October 2019, identified for inconsistent design features and repair errors.
Q.What is the primary safety concern prompting Mercedes to issue this recall?
What is the primary safety concern prompting Mercedes to issue this recall?
The main concern is that water could collect in the spare tire wheel compartment. This accumulation might lead to a fuel pump malfunction, causing the engine to stall without warning and increasing accident risks for road users.
Q.What steps will Mercedes dealerships take to rectify the issues with the recalled vehicles?
What steps will Mercedes dealerships take to rectify the issues with the recalled vehicles?
Dealerships will inspect vehicles for damage, install a water drain plug in the spare tire well, and replace the fuel pump if needed. The company expects these repairs to take approximately 30 minutes per car.
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