2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class recalled in Australia

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class range is now subject to a recall for potentially over or under filled transmissions, would could leak or cause failure of the driveline or other components.

326 cars have been identified in the recall by Mercedes-Benz Australia, all being 2019 A Class vehicles.

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Those 326 vehicles include 324 2019 A200 sedans and two 2019 A180 sedans. Hatchback variants are said to be unaffected.

Problems from underfilling the transmission could result in excessive wear or failure of the component, which poses the risk of the car stalling or coming to a stop unexpectedly while driving.

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Over filling of the transmission with too much oil has the potential to cause leaks, which then poses a fire hazard as transmission fluid is dangerously flammable.

“These hazards increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users,” stated the recall notice from the Department of Infrastructure.

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The recall notice states the issue is a manufacturing one, with cars potentially affected either over or under filled with transmission oil on the production line.

Owners of potentially affected vehicles will either by contacted by Mercedes-Benz Australia, or can contact their nearest service centre to have the issue rectified free of charge.

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The full recall notice with the list of affected VIN numbers can be viewed here.