October 2010
Yet another luxury car manufacturer has joined the ranks of those forced to recall vehicles with potentially faulty parts. On 12th October, Mercedes-Benz South Africa launched a recall campaign on power steering systems of their C-Class and E-Class vehicles produced between 1 June 2009 and 28 February 2010. These vehicles could potentially develop a leak of power steering fluid at the connection between the high pressure line and the pump. Following the gradual loss of fluid, drivers can expect to hear a whining noise from the pump. Higher than normal steering forces are then required, especially when parking. Mercedes-Benz has assured vehicle owners that in spite of this, the vehicle will remain stable.
Paul Pauwen, president of SAVRALA commented earlier today: “Mercedes-Benz has been a very reliable supplier of vehicles to the rental and leasing industry. They had notified us of the recall as soon as the problem was discovered. Our members have agreed that all vehicles affected in their fleets will be sent to Mercedes for thorough checking. SAVRALA members’ foremost concern is for the safety of their customers and will therefore ensure that no vehicles that are affected by this potential hazard leave the depots.”
The inspections and potential repairs will be carried out by authorised Mercedes-Benz service hubs