Daimler advised Mercedes-Benz owners that a technical defect could cause their cars to catch fire, but it lacked the parts to fix the defect immediately.
A Mercedes-Benz vehicle is seen in Dublin, Ireland.
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In a letter to drivers that was published Tuesday, Daimler said that the issue was caused by a leak in a coolant pump.
Daimler confirmed that the letter was authentic and that affected vehicles should be driven carefully and usage kept to a bare minimum.
The affected vehicles are the Mercedes GLE/GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, S-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLC, CLS and G-Class automobiles.
Repairs for Mercedes were expected to begin in the middle of January.
Mercedes sold 1.72 million cars and trucks in 2020, making it one of the world's most popular luxury auto makers. Mercedes was the first to issue a recall after concerns were raised about Mercedes and Telsa vehicles that allowed users to play games on dashboard screens while driving. The shortage of auto components caused by the coronaviruses was linked to the delay in fixing Mercedes fire safety defect.
Surprising fact.
Anti-lock brakes were the first safety feature to be used in a car.
Daimler warns car owners of fire risk because it lacks parts.
