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Angry Mercedes-AMG Owners Are Literally Getting Burned By Badges
['Brett T. Evans']
CarBuzz
Unfortunately, Mercedes-Benz is learning the connection between those two definitions, as two of its customers are suing the company after allegedly being burned by the decorative badges on their seats.
Don't Play With Fire2023 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 SUV Interior detail shot MercedesPer the Associated Press, two California-based owners have filed a class-action lawsuit against Mercedes-Benz, claiming that the little AMG badges on the front seatbacks burned their skin.
The Dangers Of A Hot Interior2014-2016 Mercedes-AMG W212 E63 Sedan Interior Front CabinThe lawsuit alleges that the Mercedes-AMG badges are placed on the seats in an area that's reasonably expected to come into contact with exposed skin.
The lawsuit also wants Mercedes to remedy the situation for other owners by removing the badges from affected seats.
CarBuzz Insight – Why This Matters:2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon and family Mercedes-BenzVehicle safety is a big priority for automakers, especially Mercedes-Benz.