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Mercedes is sending 1.3m cars back to the garage in the biggest recall in the company’s history. The company has identified a number of problems, including one with the braking systems on three models.
The fault has caused some vehicles to switch from their advanced electronic braking system into a “fail-safe” mode, which uses hydraulic brakes and means drivers have to press down harder on the brake pedal. The recall affects all E-class, SL-class and CLS-class models, right, produced between June 2001 and March 2005.
A second fault affects all Mercedes vehicles with six and eight-cylinder (V6/V8) petrol engines built between June 2001 and November 2004. The voltage regulator in the alternator has been found to malfunction at high temperatures and could result in “comfort features” — such as the radio or heated seating — being switched off.
A third fault also cuts off comfort features and affects all E-class and CLS-class models made from January 2002 to January 2005, which will be given new battery-control unit software.
The recall includes 58,000 cars in Britain. Mercedes was unable to estimate the overall cost. The company is writing to owners and has set up a European hotline for inquiries: 00800 1777 7777. Drivers can also contact their local dealer
The fault has caused some vehicles to switch from their advanced electronic braking system into a “fail-safe” mode, which uses hydraulic brakes and means drivers have to press down harder on the brake pedal. The recall affects all E-class, SL-class and CLS-class models, right, produced between June 2001 and March 2005.
A second fault affects all Mercedes vehicles with six and eight-cylinder (V6/V8) petrol engines built between June 2001 and November 2004. The voltage regulator in the alternator has been found to malfunction at high temperatures and could result in “comfort features” — such as the radio or heated seating — being switched off.
A third fault also cuts off comfort features and affects all E-class and CLS-class models made from January 2002 to January 2005, which will be given new battery-control unit software.
The recall includes 58,000 cars in Britain. Mercedes was unable to estimate the overall cost. The company is writing to owners and has set up a European hotline for inquiries: 00800 1777 7777. Drivers can also contact their local dealer
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