Mercedes-Benz has recalled simply 14 E-Class sedans and wagons from mannequin yr 2024 as a result of a wiring drawback poses a hearth danger.
The entire recalled fashions have a 48-volt delicate hybrid system. Mercedes tells federal security regulators {that a} wiring harness within the system “may not be secured appropriately to the bottom studs, which may lead to a rise in electrical resistance.”
Electrical resistance generates warmth, and Mercedes says it can’t rule out the chance of fireplace.
Mercedes says the issue impacts such a small variety of automobiles as a result of the corporate reworked a manufacturing course of and recognized two workers who briefly used the incorrect process through the changeover to new steps.
The corporate is aware of of no incidents within the U.S., however a minimum of two experiences in different nations.
Sellers will repair the difficulty by inspecting the connections and additional securing them if crucial.
As with all recollects, the restore is free.
Many autos are recalled, typically greater than as soon as. Producers attempt to attain each proprietor to warn them. Nonetheless, some might fall by the system’s cracks and are left unknowingly driving recalled automobiles. Verify our simple recall software to find out in case your automotive has any excellent recollects.
