Risk of Engine Stall and Fire... Recall of 10,981 Units Including Mercedes-Benz E250
On the 15th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that 10,981 vehicles across 20 models manufactured or imported and sold by Mercedes-Benz Korea, J's Mobility, Volkswagen Group Korea, and BMW Korea were found to have manufacturing defects and will undergo voluntary corrective actions (recalls).
Mercedes-Benz E250 appearance / Photo by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
View original imageAmong them, 9,528 vehicles of 14 models including the Benz E250 are being recalled since the 14th due to the possibility of engine stalling caused by a defect in a component (impeller) inside the fuel pump. Additionally, 329 units of the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+ are being recalled from the 14th due to a risk of fire caused by poor fixation of the wiring connecting the starter and alternator.
J's Mobility E-Tvan, totaling 910 units, will be recalled starting from the 20th due to non-compliance with safety standards caused by the inner dimensions of the vehicle underbody exceeding the allowable tolerance range of specifications.
Volkswagen Audi e-tron GT and one other model, totaling 73 units, have been voluntarily recalled since the 14th due to a defect in the high-voltage battery sealing that allows moisture ingress, which may cause fire.
BMW R 1250 RS and one other two-wheeled model, totaling 141 units, are being recalled starting today due to the brightness of the daytime running lights not meeting safety standards.
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Regarding the recalls, each manufacturer will notify vehicle owners of the corrective measures via mail and mobile text messages. If a vehicle owner has repaired the defect at their own expense, they can apply for reimbursement of repair costs from the manufacturer. Whether a vehicle is subject to recall and detailed information about the manufacturing defects can be checked by entering the vehicle number or chassis number on the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's Automobile Recall Center website.
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