Last last week, Daimler stated it was issuing a recall for one million Mercedes-Benz vehicles worldwide over the potential risk of engine fires brought about by a defective fuse, Reuters reported.
The recall came after 51 fires – 30 of which were in the US – were reported, but the automaker stated that no injuries or deaths have been reported to them over these mishaps. Out of the million vehicles, 307,629 are in the US, and recalls there will begin from July.
Affected vehicles are C-Class, E-Class, CLA, GLA and GLC units built from 2015 through 2017. The automaker, through a US regulatory disclosure, said the recalled models have a defective “current limiter” or fuse in the starter motor that can overheat – from repeated attempts to start the vehicles – and thus melt nearby parts.
A fix has been implemented in the production of new vehicles, and vehicles at dealers will be fixed with an additional fuse before they are sold, the company stated.
Mercedes-Benz said it did not immediately have a breakdown of where vehicles are to be recalled outside of the US, nor did it have word on when other owners in other markets will be notified.
For the local market, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia said it was awaiting further information from Daimler to see if any units sold locally were affected, and would update owners immediately upon receiving notice. Earlier this evening, the company issued a short statement in relation to the matter:
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is aware of the recall announcement by Daimler AG.
Daimler AG has determined that in certain vehicles which have previously experienced damage, such as being through a flood or been submerged in water (a condition known as ‘hydrolocked engine’), the starting current limiter may experience an overload under certain conditions during the starting procedure.
In this condition, should the driver attempt to start the engine repeatedly despite the engine not cranking, the very high electric current might lead to overheating of the starting current limiter.
We are awaiting further information from Daimler AG, and will update customers immediately upon receiving the details.
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia will take all necessary measures in accordance with our stringent global guidelines and procedures, always with the safety and best interests of customers at heart. In the meantime, should customers have any queries, please call our customer care line, 1-800-88-1133.
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Funny that these cases are happening in the US most of the time. Same story for BMW previous fuel tank leaks and other recalls. Hmmmmmmm…
If u grey market, then ownself to blame
MB is overrated.
Dont you think its the same story with BMW and other brands?
Nope.
What else that we dont know about, MB? Clear and present danger….
Don’t worry you will see MB fanboys chit chat with each other here about how BMW is a good car but Mercedes is even better
Cars are complicated stuff nowadays. With the application of cutting-edge technologically derived equipment, albeit it enabling convenience, comfort and safety it also comes with the need to iron-out unexpected issues and keeping up with the fast-changing nature of the beast.
Ha ha ha. This goes to show even a German engineered cars do have problem. All in all, a car will have faults as long as they(car) are made by men because NO man are perfect.
Thank God this fault did not result in death. It is how the car manufacturer deal with the problem/recall. Hope MBM keep us updated as this is their responsibility to inform its customers on the subject matter.
Cars nowadays may be made in Germany or Japan,but parts come from Czech Republic, Romania, China and Taiwan. So its hard for QC to be fully realised when you do not have control of the sum of the parts. Manufacturers cannot just make parts in their home countries like what used to be done in the 1970′ and 80’s. So expect recalls to be a common thing for all car manufacturers from all countries in the world. Remember even the Range Rover had parts issues in recent years. This is the norm now. So accept that your car maybe recalled at some time, no matter what car you buy or where from.
mercedes days are over. all hail volvo. best.