Mercedes-Benz — recall

Automotive · Australia · 2024-10-18

Mercedes-Benz AMG, CLS, E-Class transmission wiring harness defect may cause short

Country	Australia
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-10-18
Manufacturer	MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC PTY LTD
Models affected	AMG, CLS and E-Class
Model year	2018 - 2022
Units affected	802
Defect	Due to a manufacturing defect, the electrical connector in the transmission wiring harness may allow moisture to enter resulting in a short circuit. This may lead to thermal overload when the vehicle is parked resulting in a vehicle fire. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, bystanders and/or damage to property.
Remedy	Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Mercedes-Benz in writing, requesting you to schedule an appointment with your authorised Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of chargec._x000D_ Alternatively, please use the Mercedes-Benz online booking service._x000D_ www.mercedes-benz.com.au/servicebooking
Recall number	REC-006122
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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