Mercedes-Benz is recalling almost 324,000 autos within the U.S. for a water intrusion threat that may trigger the engine to stall, in line with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
An engine stall whereas driving can enhance the danger of a crash, NHTSA mentioned.
Water intruding the rear finish of a car can accumulate within the spare tire wheel effectively over time, NHTSA mentioned. The amassed water might probably make contact with the gas pump management unit, interrupting gas provide and inflicting the engine to stall, the assertion mentioned.
Dealers will examine recalled autos for water intrusion, set up a water drain plug and substitute the gas pump free of charge, NHTSA mentioned.
The company mentioned 323,963 autos are probably affected, together with:
• 2012-2014 ML550
• 2012-2015 ML350 and AMG ML63
• 2015 ML250 and ML400
• 2016 GLE450 and GLE300
• 2016-2018 GLE350 and GLE550
• 2016-2019 GLE400
• 2017-2019 AMG and GLE43
• 2016-2020 AMG and GLE63
Customers shall be notified by mail earlier than Feb. 21. A moist carpet within the rear finish of the car, the sound of water splashing within the spare tire wheel effectively or an illuminated verify engine gentle might alert drivers earlier than the problem happens, an announcement mentioned.
It was not clear if Mercedes was issuing the recall for autos exterior the U.S.
A Mercedes-Benz USA spokesperson couldn’t be reached for remark Thursday.
Source: www.autonews.com
