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    More than 20,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles recalled in Australia

    Mercedes-Benz is recalling thousands of its smallest models as a control unit could fail, resulting in a loss of power steering control.

    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    Mercedes-Benz is recalling 20,201 vehicles across its A-Class, CLA, EQA, GLB and EQB lines due to a steering defect.

    “The electrical power steering control unit back-up software may not operate as intended,” the company says in its recall notice.

    “In the event of a failure of the power steering control unit, this could result in a loss of power steering control.

    “A loss of power steering control could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.”

    Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 e Coupé: fuel consumption combined, weighted (WLTP preliminary) 1.1-0.8 l/100 km, electricity consumption combined, weighted (WLTP preliminary) 16.9-14.9 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions combined, weighted (WLTP preliminary) 24-18 g/km. Data on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, power consumption and range are provisional and have been determined internally in accordance with the ”WLTP test procedure” certification method. To date, there are neither confirmed values from an officially recognised testing organisation nor an EC type approval nor a certificate of conformity with official values. Differences between the stated figures and the official figures are possible. Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 e Coupé: fuel consumption combined, weighted (WLTP preliminary) 1.1-0.8 l/100 km, electricity consumption combined, weighted (WLTP preliminary) 16.9-14.9 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions combined, weighted (WLTP preliminary) 24-18 g/km. Data on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, power consumption and range are provisional and have been determined internally in accordance with the ”WLTP test procedure” certification method. To date, there are neither confirmed values from an officially recognised testing organisation nor an EC type approval nor a certificate of conformity with official values. Differences between the stated figures and the official figures are possible.
    • A total of 20,201 vehicles are affected from 2018 to 2024
    • 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 contact a Mercedes-Benz dealership as soon as possible to have the work carried out, free of charge.

    If you have any further questions, you can contact the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centre on 1300 762 718.

    MORE: Everything Mercedes-Benz A-Class • CLA • EQA • EQB • GLB

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    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford is an automotive journalist with a passion for mainstream cars, automotive history and overseas auto markets.

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