Multiple recall notices issued for Mercedes-Benz models

A total of four separate recalls have affected 7242 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a range of issues.

Affected vehicles range from a build year of 2014 up until 2019, with the largest batch coming involving the C200, of which 3728 units have been put on notice.

Mercedes-Benz has said customers can contact their nearest dealer or book a service online to rectify the issues.

Below is a breakdown of the vehicles affected.

5

2014-15 C200

An alternator failure can occur in the vehicle's engine bay under certain operating conditions, causing it to overheat and increase the risk of a fire.

A list of VINs for the 3728 C200s can be found here.

5

Mercedes-Benz A-250

2017 A, B, CLA and GLA Class

Mercedes-Benz says a component in the universal joint of the steering shaft wasn't manufactured to correct specifications, potentially causing increased wear and tear which could lead to steering failure.

A total of 2847 A-Class, B-Class, CLA and GLA models are affected, with the VINs of those under recall available here.

5

2018-2019 Sprinter

A reported issue with the power supply to the glow plugs in the Sprinter's engine means power has the potential to remain connected in the event of a front-end impact, potentially leading to a fire.

The VINs of the 665 Sprinters is here.

5

2016 GLC43, C43

Affecting just two units, one GLC43 and one C43, the recall has been put out due to the connection of the gas lines of the inertisation system not meeting manufacturing specifications, potentially leading to a higher risk of fire due to it failing to do its intended job.

The two VINs for the cars can be found here.