Mercedes-Benz announces recall of nearly 280,000 models, fuel pump defect raises concerns

According to the official website of the State Administration for Market Regulation, Mercedes-Benz (China) Automobile Sales Co., Ltd., Beijing Benz Automobile Co., Ltd., and Fujian Benz Automobile Co., Ltd. have recently passed the "Defective Automobile Product Recall Management Regulations" and the "Defective Automotive Product Recall Management Regulations" The recall plan was filed with the State Administration for Market Regulation in accordance with the "Implementation Measures of the Automobile Product Recall Management Regulations".

The total number of vehicles involved in this recall is 283,060, including models of Mercedes-Benz (China) Automobile Sales Co., Ltd., Beijing Benz Automobile Co., Ltd. and Fujian Benz Automobile Co., Ltd.

Mercedes-Benz (China) Auto Sales Co., Ltd. plans to expand the recall of some imported C-Class, E-Class, G-Class, S-Class, CLS, AMG GT, GLC SUV, GLE SUV, GLS SUV cars. The recall scope includes vehicles with production dates between August 2, 2021 and January 31, 2023, a total of 65,191 vehicles.

Starting from March 12, 2024, Beijing Benz Automobile Co., Ltd. will expand the scope of the recall. This recall covers some domestic C-class, E-class, and GLC SUV vehicles produced between July 1, 2021, and September 30, 2022. The number of recalls is as high as 203,248 vehicles.

Fujian Benz Automobile Co., Ltd. plans to expand the recall of domestic V-Class and Vito cars starting from July 29, 2024. This recall involves vehicles with production dates between December 1, 2021 and March 31, 2023, a total of 14,621 vehicles.

According to our understanding, this recall is because the material properties of the fuel pump impeller of some vehicles within the scope of the recall do not meet the requirements, causing the impeller to deform and rub against the fuel pump housing, increasing the resistance. In extreme cases, the fuel pump may stop working, causing the vehicle to stall while driving, posing a potential safety hazard.

To solve this problem, Mercedes-Benz (China) Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. and others will provide free replacement of fuel delivery modules for vehicles within the recall scope through authorized dealers to eliminate potential safety hazards. risk.

This recall activity is based on the "Mercedes-Benz (China) Auto Sales Co., Ltd., Beijing Benz Automobile Co., Ltd., and Fujian Benz Automobile Co., Ltd. recall some imported and Expanded recall of domestically produced cars. Following a follow-up investigation by the producer, they confirmed the need to further expand the scope of the defective product. Therefore, to ensure the safety and rights of consumers, the company decided to recall more imported and domestic cars. This initiative aims to solve the existing defects and ensure the normal operation of the vehicle and the safety of users.

Mercedes-Benz (China) Auto Sales Co., Ltd., Beijing Benz Automobile Co., Ltd., and Fujian Benz Automobile Co., Ltd. have entrusted authorized dealers to notify relevant car owners of the recall by registered mail or other means. Car owners can also call the service hotline: 400-818-1188 (service hours are 24 hours a day) for more information, or log on to the official website of the State Administration for Market Regulation (dpac.org.cn) and the national recall management website (recall.org. cn), follow the WeChat public account (SAMRDPAC) to obtain detailed information and provide feedback on defect clues.

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