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    Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalled due to fire risk

    Mercedes-Benz has discovered a wiring harness fault in its C-Class sedan which could cause a fire, impacting seven vehicles.

    Jordan Mulach

    Jordan Mulach

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    Jordan Mulach

    Jordan Mulach

    Contributor

    Mercedes-Benz Australia has recalled seven examples of the C-Class as a manufacturing fault could lead to a vehicle fire.

    “Due to a manufacturing defect, wiring harness earth connection bolts may not have been fastened with sufficient torque,” the carmaker said in its recall notice.

    “This may increase the electrical resistance of the wiring harness and could result in a vehicle fire.

    “A vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property.”

    • A total of seven vehicles built between 2021 and 2022 are affected
    • The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
    • The recall notice is attached here

    If you own an affected C-Class, you’ll be contacted by Mercedes-Benz in writing.

    You’ll need to schedule an appointment with your authorised Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.

    You can also contact Mercedes-Benz’s customer assistance centre for more information by calling 1300 762 718.

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    Jordan Mulach

    Jordan Mulach

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    Jordan Mulach

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    Born and raised in Canberra, Jordan has worked as a full-time automotive journalist since 2021, being one of the most-published automotive news writers in Australia before joining CarExpert in 2024.

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