2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, CLS recalled in small numbers for engine fire risk - CarAdvice
Mercedes-Benz Australia has issued a recall notice for seven examples of its big E-Class and CLS models, over concerns that a seal could cause a fire in the engine bay. The seven affected vehicles were sold between April 1 and May 1 of this year, and Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it will write to owners for an inspection to be arranged. Mercedes-Benz has sold 737 E-Class models in Australia, year-to-date (end of July, August figures still to come), compared to 914 for the same period in 2014. The coupe-like CLS boasts 289 sales for the year, which is up on 257 at this time last... A new CLS is still to be confirmed, although it understood the carmaker has ruled out a new Shooting Brake variant. This latest recall follows one announced in August for the small A- and B-Class models , which focused on a potential fuse-box fault. The fact is, there are many recalls, many safety related, & they occur with premium makes. for from it…. clearly the major difference is that the Japanese brands let the problems continue for years knowingly so they can “save face” and “maintain honour” the Germans have 1 off day a year and quickly sort out the issue and mess up 7 cars,... Source: www.caradvice.com.au
