Mercedes recalls one million vehicles worldwide due to overheating, fire risk

Mercedes is recalling about one million cars and SUVs worldwide because a starter part can overheat and cause fires.

The recall covers certain C-Class, E-Class and CLA cars and GLA and GLC SUVs, all



from 2015 through 2017, including nearly 308,000 in the US.

The German automaker reported 51 fires worldwide, with about 30 in the United States. The company has no reports of any injuries.