The tough 70-kilometer road across the Canning Stock Route managed to burst the shock absorbers on six G-Klasses which were attempting to accomplish a full crossing of a 1900-kilometer route through the wild scenery of Western Australia. Five “normal” versions of the G-Klasse and one military-specification have suffered sever 'punishment', after being driven in harsh conditions.
The vehicles have sustained important damages at the suspension compartment after bursting the rear shock absorbers when traveling along stretches of the route extending from Well 33 to Well 35. Furthermore, there were fourteen people stranded at the remotes sites, including two Mercedes-Benz technicians. The expedition was halted at Well 36 where the team of “explorers” has set a camp in awaiting of new shock absorbers to be sent by Mercedes-Benz Australia.
"When we undertook this journey we were well aware of the punishment that the vehicles would endure. We put in place a group of very experienced Outback operators who have the expertise and logistical knowledge to cover off any eventuality. This planning has more than paid off in ensuring that we reach our goal of Halls Creek on August 9, 2011," Horst von Sanden Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Managing Director was quoted as saying by The Land. Despite the damage, Mercedes-Benz executives are confident that all seven vehicles will make it to Halls Creek.
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