Mercedes-Benz Recalls 147000 E-Class, CLS-Class Vehicles Due To Fire Risk - Tech Times
German automaker Mercedes-Benz has recalled more than 147,000 station wagons and mid-sized cars due to a fire hazard. Mercedes-Benz announced the recall of about 147,224 CLS-class and E-class vehicles, made between 2013 and 2015, in the United States. The affected Mercedes-Benz cars are 2013 to 2015 models of E400 Hybrid, E350, E63 AMG, CLS63 AMG and CLS550. The 2013 and 2014 models of E550 and the 2015 model of E400 (non-hybrid) and CLS400 are also affected due to the recent recall. Mercedes-Benz USA has also issued a stop sale order for its vehicle dealers in the country. "Effective immediately, a stop sale is required for Model Year 2013-2015 E-Class and CLS vehicles," read the stop sale order. Mercedes-Benz has also announced that dealers in the U. S. will start notifying affected car owners from mid-March. Mercedes-Benz is not the only car maker to be hounded with vehicle recalls due to defective components. Source: www.techtimes.com
