Mercedes-Benz globally recalls 10 lakh cars over faulty fuse

Mercedes-Benz has issued a global recall for replacing a faulty fuse in its cars. The malfunctioning fuse has reportedly caused 51 vehicle fires across the globe. The company claims that no injuries or deaths have been reported due to the fires. Mercedes will be replacing the faulty part at no extra cost to the customer. The recall process will begin in the United States from July this year. The company hasn’t mentioned the recall schedule for other countries yet.

This recall will affect around 10 lakh cars globally. A regulatory disclosure filed by the German luxury carmaker mentions that the models affected by the said recall will include the C-Class, E-Class, CLA, GLA and GLC; all manufactured in the period from February 1, 2014 to February 1, 2017. Mercedes has already implemented a fix in its production lines across the globe to avoid any more new cars getting the faulty part. Additionally, the company will also be adding an additional fuse to all cars that are currently lying at dealerships, before they are sold.

It is being reported that the risk of fire arises when a vehicle refuses to start. Repeated attempts to crank the engine can overheat the 'current limiter' (fuse), which can then melt nearby parts in the engine bay and thus pose a risk of fire.