Mercedes-Benz and Volvo this week issued product protection for more than 55,000 cars in Australia, some of which were sold up to two decades ago.
The German car manufacturer withdrew 20105 mercedes-Benz C-Class, CLK, CLS and E-Class sold between 3 January 2000 and 31 July 2010.
“The durability of the link between the sunroof glass panel and the sunroof frame of some cars would possibly not meet specifications and the glass panel may separate from the vehicle,” Mercedes-Benz says in its recall at ACCC Product Safety Australia. Website.
“If the window separates from the vehicle, there is a threat of a twist of fate resulting in injury or the death of other road users.”
Mercedes-Benz advises those affected to touch their maximum suitable intermediary for a loose inspection and, if necessary, to fix their sunroof.
To see if your car is included in the recall, your vehicle’s ID number here.
Meanwhile, Volvo Car Australia officially unveiled a product protection recall for nearly 25,000 Down Under cars, as a component of the world recall announced last month that affects more than two million cars because the front seat belts can break.
A total of 24,977 Volvo cars were withdrawn from the market in Australia, covering seven models sold in mid-2006.
They come with Volvo S60, S80, V60, V60 Cross Country, V70, XC60 (pictured) and XC70 manufactured between 2007 and 2018 and sold between June 1, 2006 and August 1, 2019.
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The Swedish manufacturer states that the flexible metal cable that attaches to the seat belts on the outside of the front seats can tire and separate from the seat belt.
This would result in the seat belt no longer resting well for the occupant, Volvo says, which would increase the chance of serious injury or death in the event of an accident.
This is Volvo Cars Australia’s fifth recall to date this year and reaches many cars retired in the past for other problems.
In April, VCA removed all of its models, adding 9200 MY2019-2020 cars due to autonomous emergency braking (AEB) problems.