Mercedes-Benz issues safety recall for more than 50,000 cars

A premium car maker has issued a wide ranging safety recall that affects a huge number of owners for issues with serious consequences.

2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan.

Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 52,000 vehicles for a range of safety issues.

The first issue could result in the loss of power while driving, which could have serious consequences for the driver, passengers and other road users

It is caused by a manufacturing defect that could result in water coming into contact with the fuel pump control unit. If this happens it could affect the fuel supply to the engine resulting in a loss of power while in motion.

The current GLE Coupe is caught up in one of the recalls.

More than 3000 GLE Coupe SUVs built between 2015 and 2023 and more than 18,000 ML and GLE SUVs from between 2012 and 2018 are affected.

Mercedes-Benz urges affected owners to contact their closest dealership to organise a free repair.

Older versions of the GLE SUV are also affected.

The other problem is again caused by a manufacturing defect. This time the sliding sunroof panel and frame may not have been bonded properly, which could result in the sunroof panel detaching from the vehicle.

Older E-Class models with a sunroof are affected.

Mercedes-Benz says if the panel either partially or fully detaches from the vehicle there is an increased risk of injury or death to other road users.

This recall affects a wide range of vehicles including 2001-2005 C-Class, 2000-2010 C-Class, CLC, CLK, CLS and E-Class models.

The CLC coupe is also hit by the sunroof issue.

Again Mercedes-Benz urges owners to contact their local dealership to organise a no cost repair.

Mercedes-Benz was the most recalled car brand in 2022 and 2021.

Last year the German brand issued close to 50 recalls for more than 80 individual models.

Luxury brands are more susceptible to product recalls because they are generally more hi-tech, while most also have an extensive range of models.

Older versions of the C-Class make up the majority of the cars affected with the sunroof issue.

Earlier this year a Mercedes-Benz spokesman told News Corp Australia the high number of recalls in 2022 was the result of “continuous product monitoring” and reflected the brand’s cautious approach to safety.

“Yes, the number of recalls has risen. However, these measures are first and foremost a sign of our precautionary and stringent actions. We consistently set the very highest standards on such matters.”