MERCEDES-BENZ — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-01-30

Mercedes-Benz E-Class transmission wiring harness may chafe on drive shaft

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-30
Models affected	E-CLASS
Model year	2025
Defect	The transmission wiring harness might chafe on the front drive shaft. This could damage the wiring harness, thus, potentially resulting in a loss of propulsion without prior warning.
Remedy	Contact your nearest authorised Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Recall number	NQ20260130-25P5491322
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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