Mercedes-Benz recalling cars over airbag issue

Mercedes-Benz is reportedly recalling thousands of its cars over a potential problem with its airbags.

The problem affects certain A, B, C, and E-Class models, together with CLA, GLA and GLC vehicles, built between November 2011 and July 2017, according to reports on the BBC.

The recall is affecting 400,000 cars in the UK. A spokesman for the Irish operation said they were still looking into the impact on Irish customers and hope to have more information shortly.

A Mercedes spokesperson quoted on the BBC said: ”If the steering column module clock spring is broken and the wiring components are not sufficiently earthed, this could lead to an electrostatic discharge which could inadvertently deploy the driver’s airbag.

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“The cars are safe to drive under normal operating conditions, but if the driver airbag warning light comes on, customers should call roadside assistance or contact their nearest retailer.”

It's the latest recall for the German premium brand, which in July announced a voluntary recall of more than 3 million of its diesel vehicles in Europe in an atempt to head off a growing crisis over potential emissions cheating. It affected nearly every modern Mercedes diesl on the road. In March it recalled over one million cars worldwide - including cars in Ireland - over a potential risk of fire, linked to an issue with some starter components in cars made between 2015 and 2017.