Overview

• The recall covers Amaroks sold between January 10 and June 12, 2025, due to a potential defect in the electromechanical brake servo control unit.
• The issue can reduce braking assistance and increase stopping distances, though the braking system remains operational, according to the National Consumer Commission.
• Volkswagen urged owners to contact authorised VW or Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealerships for a free inspection and repair.
• The National Consumer Commission reported 102 Mercedes-Benz vehicles, including EQE and GLC models sold from 2022 to 2025, requiring dealership inspections of the steering coupling with repair or replacement at no cost.
• Mercedes-Benz South Africa advised affected owners to book service visits, and prior EQE recalls in other markets have been noted by U.S. regulators.