Mercedes-benz A-class

Elk test fail

The first-generation A-class had only just gone on sale in 1997 when Swedish magazine Teknikens Värld overturned one during a slalom test designed to simulate avoidance of an unexpected elk, an issue in rural parts of the country. Mercedes responded by adjusting the suspension and fitting electronic stability control. These changes were applied not only to later examples of the A-class, but also as part of a recall to the 17,000 that had already been sold.