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William Stopford
Which EV should you buy for under $60,000?
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Mercedes-AMG E53 recalled
Certain Mercedes-AMG E53 sedans are being recalled due to a wiring harness defect that could lead to a loss of power.
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Mercedes-Benz Australia is recalling the Mercedes-AMG E53 luxury sports sedan as it could suddenly lose power.
“Due to a manufacturing defect, the transmission wiring harness may chafe against the front drive shaft and become damaged,” the company says in its recall notice.
“This could lead to a sudden loss of motive power whilst driving without warning. Additionally, the vehicle may experience reduced emissions performance.
“A sudden loss of motive power whilst driving could increase the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.”
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- A total of 18 vehicles are affected, produced from 2024 to 2025
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
If you own an affected vehicle, you’ll need to schedule an appointment with an authorised dealership to have the repair carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.
If you have any further questions, you can contact Mercedes-Benz Australia on 1300 762 718.
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