Mercedes-Benz recalls over 24K vehicles due to – Business News
Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 24,000 vehicles due to an situation with the drive shaft common joint, which can unexpectedly break, in accordance to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall impacts numerous Mercedes fashions as paperwork shared by the NHTSA say that a damaged joint can lead to a loss of energy, which might increase the risk of a car crash.
A complete of 24,092 automobiles had been affected, starting from fashions launched between 2018 and 2020, in accordance to the paperwork, whereas the share of vehicles with the defect is estimated to be 100% of the recalled vehicles.
Representatives for Mercedes-Benz didn’t instantly reply to FOX Business’s request for remark.
Dealers can be notified concerning the recall, and can examine the drive shaft common joint.
The model can be sending notification letters to vehicle homeowners who could also be affected by the recall by June 2, 2026, in accordance to the NHTSA.
The company additionally reported final week that more than 422,000 Ford vehicles within the U.S. are being recalled over windshield wiper failure.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 24,092 vehicles launched between 2018 and 2020 due to an situation with the drive shaft common joint, which may break, in accordance to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Christopher Sadowski
The potential break of the drive shaft can increase the risk of a car crash. AFP/Getty Images
Windshield wiper arms could operate erratically or could break, inflicting the wipers to fail, in accordance to NHTSA.
The model yr 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 Ford Expedition, and the 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty, are some of the precise vehicles that could be instantly affected by the recall.
“An improperly functioning or detached wiper arm may impair driver’s vision, increasing the risk of a crash,” NHTSA’s description of the defect stated.
“The windshield wiper arm’s latch retention plate may have been incorrectly staked at the supplier. The latch retention plate keeps the arm head properly seated to the wiper arm. Additionally, the engagement between the knurl and wiper arm may be reduced due to dimensional variability. Proper knurl-to-arm head teeth engagement ensures robust wiper arm operation,” the company stated.
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Customers with additional questions can contact Mercedes-Benz utilizing the customer support cellphone quantity, 1-800-367-6372.
They may also test if their car has been impacted by trying to find their model quantity on NHTSA.gov.
