Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd — Mercedes-Benz X Class MY2018-2019
Published 20 June 2019
Product
Mercedes-Benz X Class Model Years 2018-2019 5 607 affected vehicles Vehicles in this recall are also recalled in PRA2020/18472 (campaign RC2784) for the same issue. Owners who have had their vehicles checked under this earlier recall will need to have their vehicles repaired again under the later recall.
Why it was recalled
The X Class operator's manual contains an incorrect maximum roof loading. Roof loading may be from roof-top tents etc. The loading in the operator's manual is for the vehicle when stationary. However, a moving vehicle experiences additional pressure on the roof from a load and therefore the maximum safe loading should be less. This recall is replaced and extended by PRA2020/18472 (campaign RC2784).
Hazard
If the roof loading is in excess of the safe level, and especially if there is a fibreglass canopy installed, the support for the roof load may fail while the vehicle is moving. The roof load may shift unexpectedly and the canopy could break, causing the load to fall. In addition, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) may not be effective in an accident or if the vehicle skids or behaves unexpectedly, increasing the risk of serious injury or death of vehicle occupants or other road users.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.