Johannesburg – The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has introduced a recall of the Range Rover Evoque and Mercedes-Benz autos as notified by the suppliers.
Recall of Range Rover Evoque autos
The NCC on Friday, 11 July 225, mentioned Jaguar Land Rover Limited knowledgeable the fee that they’re recalling the 2021 to 2024 and sure 2025 fashions of Range Rover Evoque.
“The recall is because of a problem with the passenger airbag,” the NCC mentioned.
“According to the provider, the airbag might tear throughout deployment because of improper folding through the airbag meeting course of.
“A torn airbag might scale back occupant safety and enhance the danger of harm in a crash.
“Additionally, a torn airbag may permit sizzling gases to flee, doubtlessly inflicting burns to occupants.”
Recall of Mercedes-Benz autos
The NCC mentioned it was knowledgeable by Mercedes-Benz SA that it was recalling the SL (232), EQS (297), GLC (254), S-Class (223), and C-Class (206) fashions, which have been made accessible through the yr 2023.
“The provider indicated that the fuse field won’t have been reworked as meant; in consequence, techniques related to the fuse would possibly fail,” the NCC mentioned.
“The automobile would possibly lose energy with out prior warning, restraint features or the instrument cluster could be impaired, rising the danger of an accident.
“In addition, the danger of a thermal occasion can’t be dominated out.”
Acting Commissioner, Hardin Ratshisusu mentioned: “Affected shoppers are urged to instantly contact any nearest authorised dealership of those motor autos to have the defect repaired at no cost”.
