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Honda revises EV strategy after posting fourth straight quarterly loss
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class recalled
Mercedes-Benz is recalling some A-Class models not for a mechanical issue, but because they have an incorrect fuel consumption label.
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Mercedes-Benz has recalled 86 examples of its A 200 due to an incorrectly printed label.
“Due to a vehicle processing error, incorrect fuel consumption and emission data has been provided on the fuel consumption label,” the company says in its recall notice.
“There is no safety hazard associated with this recall and the defect will not affect the performance of the vehicle.
“Vehicles are not compliant with Australian Design Rule 81/02 – Fuel Consumption Labelling for Light Vehicles.”
- A total of 86 vehicles are affected from 2023
- The vehicle identification number (VIN) list is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
Mercedes-Benz is sending owners of affected vehicles a replacement label via registered post.
If you have any further questions, you can contact the company on 1300 762 718.
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