A manufacturing fault could cause a fuel leak in the engine bay of 4000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz Australia has recalled 4043 examples of its 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA, A-Class and GLB models, citing a manufacturing defect in each model's fuel lines.
According to Mercedes-Benz, the affected CLA sedan, A-Class hatchback and GLB SUVs were delivered to Australian customers in 2020.
The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: "Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel feed hose may become chafed and could cause a fuel leak in the engine compartment. 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 full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 4043 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.
Mercedes-Benz Australia advises owners of affected vehicles to contact their nearest authorised Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.
Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz Australia's Customer Assistance Centre by phone on 1300 300 896 or via email at customerassistancecentre@mercedes-benz.com.
To have your vehicle checked, find your closest Mercedes-Benz dealership by clicking here.
Jordan Mulach is Canberra/Ngunnawal born, currently residing in Brisbane/Turrbal. Joining the Drive team in 2022, Jordan has previously worked for Auto Action, MotorsportM8, The Supercars Collective and TouringCarTimes, WhichCar, Wheels, Motor and Street Machine. Jordan is a self-described iRacing addict and can be found on weekends either behind the wheel of his Octavia RS or swearing at his ZH Fairlane.
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