Mercedes-Benz E-Class And CLS Have Batteries That Might Come Free In A Crash

Virtually 20,000 Mercedes-Benz CLS and E-Class fashions have been recalled in the US.

An investigation from the automotive producer has revealed that the 12-volt battery might transfer within the spare wheel effectively within the occasion of a crash. If this have been to happen, {the electrical} connections from the battery might be dislodged, which means necessary post-crash capabilities comparable to eCall, electrical seat adjustment, hazard warning lights, and automated door unlocking might not operate.

A defect report issued by the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) reveals {that a} deviation within the improvement course of means the 12-volt battery mount won’t stand up to sure mechanical loading within the occasion of a crash.

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Concerned within the recall are a complete of 9,741 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 Coupe fashions from the 2019-2022 mannequin years, 2,096 AMG CLS 53 Coupe fashions from 2019-2021, 3,428 examples of the E 450 from 2021-2022, and 4,433 examples of the 2019-2022 Mercedes-AMG E 53. All affected fashions have been produced between January 8, 2018 and August 23, 2022.

Mercedes-Benz began investigating the difficulty in early 2021 when an inner customary crash take a look at noticed the 12-volt battery transfer. Whereas it was not capable of replicate the identical end in subsequent assessments, the automaker developed an improved battery mount to offer further safety and on September 23, 2022, determined to conduct a recall.

House owners of impacted autos will likely be notified on or earlier than November 29 and instructed to take their automobile to a Mercedes-Benz vendor the place further mounting assist for the 12-volt battery will likely be fitted freed from cost.