BEIJING – German carmaker Mercedes-Benz has begun recalling 11,997 S-Class vehicles in China over safety concerns, reported Xinhua, quoting China’s top quality watchdog.
The recall, filed by Mercedes-Benz (China) Automotive Sales Co, involves 755 imported vehicles manufactured between June 9 and July 6 this year; 118 imported cars manufactured between October 7 last year and February 11 this year; and 11,124 imported vehicles made between August 3 last year and March 15 this year, said a statement issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation.
The three batches of luxury vehicles recalled by the company feature different flaws in the production process, according to the statement.
For those vehicles manufactured between June 9 and July 6 this year, the suction jet pump in the fuel tank may have a loose or missing nozzle, which can cause the pump to fail, resulting in an engine stall.
The cars manufactured between October 7 last year and February 11 this year, and between August 3 last year and March 15 this year – all imported S-Class models – have been recalled due to the defective torque near the passenger foot pit that may cause fires, and failure of the airbag control unit to meet requirements, increasing risks of passenger injuries in the event of an accident, the statement said.
The carmaker promised to inspect, and replace or upgrade the defective parts free of charge. – Bernama, November 14, 2021
