James Wong
2025 Mazda CX-5 G25 Touring AWD review
With an all-new model on the horizon, the popular Mazda CX-5 is hanging on amid turbo and hybrid competition. Is it still worth a look?
5 Days Ago
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalled
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has been recalled to fix a problem with its alternator and steering wiring.
Contributor
Contributor
Mercedes-Benz has recalled the 2021 Sprinter van to fix a problem with the alternator and steering wiring.
“Due to a manufacturing issue, the alternator wiring and the electric steering wiring may not be installed correctly. The wiring harness could be damaged due to being overloaded and could result in a vehicle fire,” the brand says in its recall notice.
“A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders, and/or damage to property.”
- A total of 57 cars are included in the recall
- A VIN list of affected vehicles is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
Mercedes-Benz will contact owners of the affected vehicles and advise them to organise a free fix with their nearest dealer.
Trusted Reviews, Smarter Choices, Better Prices
Where expert car reviews meet expert car buying – CarExpert gives you trusted advice, personalised service and real savings on your next new car.
Scott Collie is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne, Australia. Scott studied journalism at RMIT University and, after a lifelong obsession with everything automotive, started covering the car industry shortly afterwards. He has a passion for travel, and is an avid Melbourne Demons supporter.
You might also like
James Wong
2025 Mazda CX-5 G25 Touring AWD review
With an all-new model on the horizon, the popular Mazda CX-5 is hanging on amid turbo and hybrid competition. Is it still worth a look?
5 Days Ago
Max Davies
2025 GWM Haval H7 review
GWM's newest model in Australia looks unique, but it's a miss in the brand's ever-improving local SUV lineup.
4 Days Ago
Josh Nevett
2025 Audi RS3 review
Currently the only five-cylinder car on sale in Australia, the updated Audi RS3 is a memorable pocket rocket brimming with charm.
3 Days Ago
Josh Nevett
2025 Mazda BT-50 GT review
The updated Mazda BT-50 GT presents well inside and out, but is there enough substance to match the style?
2 Days Ago
Paul Maric
This Tesla self-drove me 50km to Bunnings on its own (almost)
Tesla's 'self-driving' technology has rolled out to customers in Australia and New Zealand. But is it any good?
1 Day Ago
Damion Smy
Traffic pollution kills more people than car crashes in Australia – study
A new study has revealed almost 2000 Australians die each year due to traffic-related air pollution, more than the national road toll.
18 Hours Ago
