9 Mercedes-Benz models face recalls

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9 Mercedes-Benz models face recalls

Posted : 2017-06-01 16:42

Updated : 2017-06-01 17:46

The Mercedes-Benz E200 sedan / Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Korea

By Jhoo Dong-chan

Nine Mercedes-Benz vehicle models, including the popular E200 mid-size sedan, face recalls for faulty airbags. A total of 1,069 cars have been found to be affected.

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Thursday, affected vehicles were equipped with an Autoliv airbag that was found not to operate properly in accidents.

Last year, the German luxury carmaker also recalled 841,000 vehicles in the United States for an airbag defect. Those Mercedes-Benz vehicles with Japanese Takata airbags were found to propel shrapnel at passengers when engaged during collisions.

Separate from those Mercedes-Benz vehicles with the airbag issue, two Mercedes-Benz vehicles _ one C200 small sedan and one E220d sedan _ were found to have a defect in their steering wheels.

Mercedes-Benz Korea said it will offer a free repair service for affected vehicles at any service center across the country from June 9.

The Porsche Macan SUV, one of the German sports car maker's most popular models, was also found to have a defect in its fuel filter cover that could be cracked and leak fuel that could possibly catch fire.

Up to 877 Macan SUVs with gasoline engines were affected.

Two BMW models, including the popular X5 xDrive30d SUV, also face recalls for a defect in their front propeller shafts. Thirty-three BMW vehicles were found to be affected.

Another 33 Ducati Multistrada 1200 ENDURO motorcycles were found to have a defect in their rear suspension that could possibly be damaged by a strong impact.

Contact Mercedes-Benz Korea (080-001-886), Porsche Korea (02-2055-9110), BMW Korea (080-269-2200) and Moto Rossa (070-7461-1191) for more information.

jhoo@ktimes.com