Attention all Mercedes-Benz 2022-2023 GLC and Skoda Fabia 2022 owners, we regret to inform you that you may need to momentarily swap your ride for a mechanic's garage.

You may be thinking, 'But what for?'

Mercedes-Benz Australia has urgently recalled 944 instances of their latest GLC model owing to a potentially dangerous manufacturing fault. This fault pertains to the front towing point connection of the vehicle.

944 units of the Mercedes-Benz 2022-2023 GLC model have been recalled. Image source: Shutterstock.

The company noted in its recall notice, 'The connection depth of the front towing point may not meet manufacturing specifications. As a result, the front tow point connection could detach from the vehicle during frontal towing.'

'If the front tow point detaches from the vehicle during use, it will increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, bystanders and other road users,' it continued.

Now, don't panic. If your vehicle is among the affected, the manufacturer will be in touch with you via mail as soon as there's a solution at hand. Once they get in touch, you'll need to contact your local authorised Mercedes-Benz dealership and book an appointment to have the work carried out free of charge.

If you've got any concerns, you can get in touch with the folks at Mercedes-Benz Australia Customer Assistance Centre on 1300 762 718.

Key Takeaways

• Mercedes-Benz Australia has recalled 944 models of its 2022-2023 GLC due to a manufacturing fault with the front towing point connection.
• The company has stated that the connection depth of the front towing point may not meet manufacturing specifications and could possibly detach from the vehicle during frontal towing.
• This manufacturing fault could increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, bystanders and other road users.
• Affected vehicle owners will be contacted by Mercedes-Benz in writing, at which point they can make an appointment with their local authorised Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the work carried out free of charge.

Unfortunately, Mercedes-Benz GLC cars are not the only cars being recalled today. Skoda, the Czech automobile manufacturer known for producing solid, reliable vehicles, has urgently recalled its 2022 Fabia, attracting attention to a potentially serious manufacturing flaw.

116 units of the Skoda Fabia 2022 have been recalled. Image source: Shutterstock.

The problem? The front passenger airbag. In this case, it's not about whether it would deploy during an accident, but rather, how it deploys.

According to the company’s recall notice, due to what is termed a 'manufacturing issue', the front passenger airbag in a Fabia may, unfortunately, deploy incorrectly. They believe if the airbag is triggered, instead of inflating as it's supposed to, it could catch on the dashboard and provide insufficient protection during the ensuing impact, which could cause injury or even death.

'In the event of airbag deployment in an accident, the airbag can foul on the dashboard and provide insufficient protection for the front seat passenger, which could result in serious injury or death,' the recall notice stated.

There are a total of 116 units affected. You can check if your Fabia is one of those affected by referring to the VIN list attached to the initial recall notice here.

Skoda is urging owners of the faulty vehicles to get in touch with their local authorised Skoda dealership immediately for an inspection and repair to be carried out free of charge. If you have any further questions, you can contact Skoda on 1800 607 540.

Key Takeaways

• Skoda has issued a recall for its Fabia model due to a manufacturing issue that could cause the front passenger airbag to deploy incorrectly.
• The issue could cause the airbag to catch on the dash panel and rupture in the event of deployment, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
• A total of 116 vehicles from 2022 are affected by the recall.
• Owners of affected vehicles have been advised to contact an authorised Skoda dealership for a free inspection and repair.

Whether you own a Mercedes-Benz GLC or Skoda Fabia, be careful, members! And make sure you get in touch with the relevant experts to have your vehicles inspected.

 

[Dennis]

Another recall of motor cars, all these recalls have seemed to blossom by using Machines to do the job, but there is no hopes of getting manual laborer's back on the job, how many skilled men lost their jobs?

 

[MaggieMay1948]

Attention all Mercedes-Benz 2022-2023 GLC and Skoda Fabia 2022 owners, we regret to inform you that you may need to momentarily swap your ride for a mechanic's garage.

You may be thinking, 'But what for?'

Mercedes-Benz Australia has urgently recalled 944 instances of their latest GLC model owing to a potentially dangerous manufacturing fault. This fault pertains to the front towing point connection of the vehicle.

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944 units of the Mercedes-Benz 2022-2023 GLC model have been recalled. Image source: Shutterstock.

The company noted in its recall notice, 'The connection depth of the front towing point may not meet manufacturing specifications. As a result, the front tow point connection could detach from the vehicle during frontal towing.'

'If the front tow point detaches from the vehicle during use, it will increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, bystanders and other road users,' it continued.

Now, don't panic. If your vehicle is among the affected, the manufacturer will be in touch with you via mail as soon as there's a solution at hand. Once they get in touch, you'll need to contact your local authorised Mercedes-Benz dealership and book an appointment to have the work carried out free of charge.

If you've got any concerns, you can get in touch with the folks at Mercedes-Benz Australia Customer Assistance Centre on 1300 762 718.

Key Takeaways

• Mercedes-Benz Australia has recalled 944 models of its 2022-2023 GLC due to a manufacturing fault with the front towing point connection.
• The company has stated that the connection depth of the front towing point may not meet manufacturing specifications and could possibly detach from the vehicle during frontal towing.
• This manufacturing fault could increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, bystanders and other road users.
• Affected vehicle owners will be contacted by Mercedes-Benz in writing, at which point they can make an appointment with their local authorised Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the work carried out free of charge.

Unfortunately, Mercedes-Benz GLC cars are not the only cars being recalled today. Skoda, the Czech automobile manufacturer known for producing solid, reliable vehicles, has urgently recalled its 2022 Fabia, attracting attention to a potentially serious manufacturing flaw.

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116 units of the Skoda Fabia 2022 have been recalled. Image source: Shutterstock.

The problem? The front passenger airbag. In this case, it's not about whether it would deploy during an accident, but rather, how it deploys.

According to the company’s recall notice, due to what is termed a 'manufacturing issue', the front passenger airbag in a Fabia may, unfortunately, deploy incorrectly. They believe if the airbag is triggered, instead of inflating as it's supposed to, it could catch on the dashboard and provide insufficient protection during the ensuing impact, which could cause injury or even death.

'In the event of airbag deployment in an accident, the airbag can foul on the dashboard and provide insufficient protection for the front seat passenger, which could result in serious injury or death,' the recall notice stated.

There are a total of 116 units affected. You can check if your Fabia is one of those affected by referring to the VIN list attached to the initial recall notice here.

Skoda is urging owners of the faulty vehicles to get in touch with their local authorised Skoda dealership immediately for an inspection and repair to be carried out free of charge. If you have any further questions, you can contact Skoda on 1800 607 540.

Key Takeaways

• Skoda has issued a recall for its Fabia model due to a manufacturing issue that could cause the front passenger airbag to deploy incorrectly.
• The issue could cause the airbag to catch on the dash panel and rupture in the event of deployment, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
• A total of 116 vehicles from 2022 are affected by the recall.
• Owners of affected vehicles have been advised to contact an authorised Skoda dealership for a free inspection and repair.

Whether you own a Mercedes-Benz GLC or Skoda Fabia, be careful, members! And make sure you get in touch with the relevant experts to have your vehicles inspected.

So much shoddy work and mistakes these days in all industries

 

[CliffE]

Sadly there is no longer any quality control in any of the factories these days, we, the users are the quality controllers. A couple of years ago I purchased a Masport Mini Ride on mower, when the cutting blade was engaged the whole mower shook violently. It turns out there was a 25mm deflection on the blade. When the blade drive shaft was (machine) pressed in it did not go in vertically. Took mower to local agent and was told it would take about three weeks from Melbourne to get a BRAND NEW cutting deck. Two weeks after I got the mower back it would not start (electric start) so I investigated for myself and found that two bolts hold the starter motor in place, one bolt was missing (found it) the other was hanging on by three threads.