Mercedes-Benz recalls more than 58,000 luxury cars over electrical fault

Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has recalled more than 58,000 of its cars due to an electrical fault which may increase the risk of an accident.

The recall affects a range of cars manufactured from 2018 to 2026, including some AMG models, some of which can retail for about $190,000.

“Due to a manufacturing defect, the door-lock microswitch may be susceptible to water damage and could fail,” the recall notice said.

“If this occurs, the door may not be detected as open, preventing the auto-park feature from operating as intended.

“A loss of auto-park feature may result in unintended vehicle movement.

“This increases the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.

“Driver should always engage the park position on the gear selector and apply the parking brake, as described in the owner’s manual, prior to leaving the vehicle.”

Mercedes-Benz will contact affected owners in writing to ask them to schedule an appointment to have the repair carried out free of charge when parts become available.

The impacted models, from the years 2018-2026, include:

• A180, A180d, A200, A200d, A250, A250 4MATIC, A250e
• AMG A 35 4MATIC, AMG A 45 S 4MATIC, AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+, AMG C 43 4MATIC, AMG C 63 S E Performance, AMG C 63 S e 4MATIC, AMG CLA 35 4MATIC, AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC, AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+, AMG GLA 35 4MATIC, AMG GLA 45 S 4MATIC, AMG GLA 45 S 4MATIC+, AMG GLC 43 4MATIC, AMG GLC 63 S E Performance
• B180, B200
• C200, C300
• CLA200, CLA250 4MATIC
• CLE200, CLE300 4MATIC
• EQA250, EQA250+, EQA350 4MATIC
• GLA200, GLA200d, GLA250 4MATIC
• GLB180, GLB200, GLB250 4MATIC
• GLC300 4MATIC

More information and the full recall notice can be found on the Department of Infrastructure website.