Mercedes-Benz and Alfa Romeo recall 294 vehicles in South Africa

• The recall involves 294 vehicles, including 153 Mercedes-Benz trucks and 141 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles, due to potential manufacturing defects.
• The defects include insufficient material hardness in the ball joints of Mercedes-Benz trucks, which may lead to steering component failure, and engine damage in Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles due to connecting rod breakage.
• Private owners and fleet managers of the affected vehicles are urged to take their vehicles to authorized dealerships for inspection and repair at no cost to the consumer.