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Mercedes-Benz China will recall parts of its imported GL, M and R class vehicles, starting from February 28, 2017. According to the company’s estimated, there will be 37 recalled vehicles in China.

The recall includes 15 totaled 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-class manufactured from October 1, 2014 through November 10, 2014; 1 totaled 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-class manufactured on October 15, 2014; 21 totaled 2015 Mercedes-Benz R-class manufactured from October 2, 2014 through January 12, 2015.

According to its announcement, due to mounters’ operating problem, the steerable and driving axle bolts of the recalled vehicles may not be properly installed. If the bolts are not properly torqued, the steerable and driving axle may continue to sink and the bolts may crack. Under this condition, the controllability of vehicles may be affected, increasing the risk of injury and car crash.

Therefore, Mercedes-Benz China will recall the affected vehicles and change the steerable and driving axle bolts in order to eliminate security concerns.