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US and international automotive safety recalls 2026

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In late July 2026, Mercedes‑Benz announced a recall of 310,667 U.S.‑market vehicles because a microswitch in the driver‑door lock could corrode, potentially disabling the automatic parking brake and creating a roll‑away risk. The recall covered seven model families from model years 2020‑2026 and required dealers to replace the faulty component at no charge. A week later, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported a broader wave of safety recalls affecting more than 900,000 vehicles across four manufacturers—BMW, Ford, Mercedes‑Benz and Volkswagen. The six recalls together addressed a range of defects, including electrical fire risks and software issues, and required owners to bring vehicles in for inspection and repair. Mercedes‑Benz’s door‑lock recall formed part of this larger multi‑manufacturer safety campaign, illustrating an expanding focus on addressing diverse vehicle safety hazards in the United States. The scope of the Mercedes‑Benz door-lock issue expanded in mid-August when the manufacturer issued a recall in Australia for 58,822 vehicles produced between 2018 and 2026. This recall also involves a door-lock microswitch susceptible to water damage that could prevent the vehicle from automatically shifting into park. Mercedes‑Benz advised Australian drivers to manually engage the park position and apply the parking brake until repairs can be completed. The progression shows a shift from a single‑brand, component‑specific recall to a coordinated, industry‑wide effort to remediate multiple safety concerns across several major ~~automakers.~~ automakers, alongside the international spread of specific component defects.

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