Mercedes recalls 1 million newer vehicles globally after 51 fires

Daimler AG said it will recall 1 million newer-model Mercedes-Benz vehicles worldwide due to the risk of fire, after 51 fires were reported. A defective starter part was blamed.

The recall covers certain C-class, E-class and CLA cars and GLA and GLC SUVs, all from 2015 through 2017, with a defective starter part, according to The Associated Press.

Of the million vehicles to be recalled, 307,629 are in the U.S. read more »

Unfixed recall numbers spike

It seems more and more drivers are ignoring recall notices from their carmaker.

According to Carfax, more than 63 million recalled vehicles are on American roads. That’s up 34 per cent from 2016. Texas has the highest rate, with one in three vehicles affected. Hawaii, Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama also top the list. read more »