Afia Ohemeng
Luxury car producer Mercedes-Benz has urgently recalled more than 30,000 cars over fears the vehicles with sunroof may fall out and eventually cause a crash.
The cars involved in the recall include all C, CLK, CLS, and E Class models manufactured between the years 2000 and 2010 after the defect was discovered this week.
The statement issued by the company for the recall stated that:
“The durability of the bonding between the sunroof glass panel and the sliding roof frame on some vehicles might not meet specifications and the glass panel may separate from the vehicle,
If the glass panel separates from the vehicle, there is a risk of an accident resulting in injury or death of other road users.
Consumers are requested to contact their most convenient Mercedes-Benz retailer for a free of charge inspection of their sunroof, and repair, if required.”
The car company said that 30,105 affected vehicles were sold between January 3, 2000, and July 31 in 2010. The Mercedes-Benz company strongly advices their own consumers to contact their closest Mercedes-Benz retailer immediately.
