Mercedes, FCA, Honda to recall 3,215 cars and motorcycles
Mercedes Benz will recall 1,378 C-Class cars.
By Jhoo Dong-chan
Mercedes Benz Korea, Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) Korea, and Honda will recall 3,215 cars and motorcycles for defects, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Monday.
Four Chrysler models, including the mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) Jeep Grand Cherokee, were found to have safety-related mechanical defects in the airbag control system and power tailgate.
Jeep’s 741 Grand Cherokee and Cherokee vehicles made between March 9, 2001, and March 28, 2003, have been cited for safety-related malfunctions, under which the airbag and seat belt pre-tensioner are activated without an accident.
A seat belt pre-tensioner applies an opposite force to the driver and passengers to prevent them making contact with the interior in the case of sudden braking or accident.
Another 529 Jeep Cherokees made between Feb. 24, 2015, and Sep. 3, 2015, were found to have a possible risk fire or malfunction in the power tailgate if water gets into the electronic control unit.
Fiat’s Freemont model made between Sep. 4, 2012, and March 13, 2013, has been reported to have defects in its anti-lock braking system (ABS), under which the ABS may not perform if water is absorbed into the system’s module. The ministry said 288 cars were affected.
FCA Korea said free repairs would be available starting Tuesday at any related service center.
Germany’s premium automaker Mercedes Benz will recall 1,378 C-Class cars for possible airbag malfunction. If water is absorbed into and corrodes the airbag’s power module, the airbag may not be operable in an accident.
The affected cars were made between Jan. 31, 2007, and Dec. 3, 2008, and Mercedes Benz is offering free repairs from Monday at any of its service centers.
The ministry said 128 Honda motorcycles will be recalled for possible leaks in the rear-wheel brake hose. The recall involves NSS300 models made between June 12, 2013, and Oct. 1, 2013.
Honda Korea’s service centers started providing free repairs Monday.