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2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, CLA and GLB models are at risk of an engine fire due to an issue with their fuel feed hoses.
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Mercedes-Benz is recalling three of its smallest models – the A-Class, CLA and GLB – as an issue with their fuel feed hose could ignite a fire.
“Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel feed hose may become chafed and could cause a fuel leak in the engine compartment,” the company says in its recall notice.
“This may result in a vehicle fire.
“A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users or bystanders.”
- A total of 4043 vehicles are affected from 2020
- The VIN list is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
If you own an affected vehicle, you’ll need to contact a Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the issue fixed, free of charge.
If you have any further questions, you can contact the company’s customer assistance centre on 1300 300 896.
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William Stopford is an automotive journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Business/Journalism graduate from the Queensland University of Technology who loves to travel, briefly lived in the US, and has a particular interest in the American car industry.
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