Luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz has recalled more than 20,000 cars across Australia due to a steering malfunction.
The automaker said A-Class, CLA, EQA, EQB and GLB vehicles manufactured between 2018 and 2024 may have the defect and should be examined and repaired.
There were 20,201 vehicles that fell into that recall category.
Mercedes-Benz has issued an urgent recall for more than 20,000 vehicles (pictured) due to a steering problem.
“The backup software for the electric power steering control unit may not function as intended,” the company said in a recall notice.
“In the event of a failure of the power steering control unit, this could result in a loss of power steering control.”
The problem could increase the risk of an accident that could injure the vehicle’s drivers and passengers.
The luxury car brand issued a recall notice saying the defect found in the vehicles (pictured) could harm drivers.
Customers who have purchased these vehicles are urged to contact their nearest Mercedes-Benz dealer for free troubleshooting.
Last month, the company recalled nearly 2,000 vehicles due to a manufacturing defect.
Several vehicle models, including the AMG and C-Class, were affected by a fuel box problem that could cause a fire.
