International

Mercedes recalls over 140,000 cars in U.S. over fuel pump defect

Mercedes recalls over 140,000 cars in U.S. over fuel pump defect

German high-end carmaker Mercedes is recalling more than 140,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to problems with the fuel pump.

According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), up to 143,551 cars made between 2021 and 2023 are affected, the regulator announced in Washington on Friday.

READ ALSO:

The vehicles include models of the C-, E- and S-Class as well as the SUV types GLC, GLE and GLS. G-Class SUVs are also listed.

Dealers would replace the fuel pump free of charge, the NHTSA said. A malfunction of the pump could increase the risk of an accident, according to the regulator. (dpa/NAN)

Trends Admin

Recent Posts

Nigeria will stop fuel importation by June – Dangote

Nigeria will stop fuel importation by June - Dangote Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, has announced that…

6 hours ago

Rainstorms kill seven, many others injured

Rainstorms kill seven, many others injured No fewer than seven people have been confirmed dead as…

6 hours ago

Olanipekun, Yayale, Elechi, Yusuf Ali, others named higher institutions’ governing council chairmen

Olanipekun, Yayale, Elechi, Yusuf Ali, others named higher institutions' governing council chairmen President Bola Tinubu’s administration…

6 hours ago

Nearly 10,000 evacuated in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region after Russia attack

Nearly 10,000 evacuated in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region after Russia attack Nearly 10,000 people have been forced to…

6 hours ago

Police inspector dismissed, three others demoted over N29.8m theft

Police inspector dismissed, three others demoted over N29.8m theft Adabo Mohammed, a police inspector has been dismissed…

7 hours ago

Russia could increase Ukraine attacks, says Zelensky

Russia could increase Ukraine attacks, says Zelensky Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia could increase…

7 hours ago