42 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2021-03-29
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2018-2021 e63s amg, e63s amg wagon, 2019-2021 amg gt63 4-door, and amg gt63s 4-door vehicles. The starter motor positive cable may not have been installed correctly, potentially allowing the power supply harness wires to chafe.
Consequence
Damaged wires may cause a short circuit and result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, correct the screw connections and position of the positive cable, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed may 18, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021040013.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2021-03-29
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2018-2021 e63s amg, e63s amg wagon, 2019-2021 amg gt63 4-door, and amg gt63s 4-door vehicles. The starter motor positive cable may not have been installed correctly, potentially allowing the power supply harness wires to chafe.
Consequence
Damaged wires may cause a short circuit and result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, correct the screw connections and position of the positive cable, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed may 18, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021040013.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - SEATS
Posted on: 2021-03-29
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 e350, e450, e450 wagon, e63s amg, 2020 e63s amg wagon, and 2020-2021 e53 amg vehicles. The passenger seat limiter may allow the seat to be positioned too close to the air bag.
Consequence
A seat too close to the air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the frontal passenger air bag.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the passenger seat limiter, free of charge. The recall began april 29, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021040002.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Posted on: 2021-03-29
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 e350, e450, e450 wagon, e63s amg, 2020 e63s amg wagon, and 2020-2021 e53 amg vehicles. The passenger seat limiter may allow the seat to be positioned too close to the air bag.
Consequence
A seat too close to the air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the frontal passenger air bag.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the passenger seat limiter, free of charge. The recall began april 29, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021040002.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #9 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #12 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #13 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #14 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #15 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #16 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #17 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #18 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #19 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #20 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #21 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #22 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #23 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #24 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #25 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #26 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #27 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #28 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #29 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #30 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #31 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #32 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2021-05-17
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #33 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 2022-03-28
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021-2022 c-class, e-class, s-class, sl, eclass coupe/convertible, cls, amg gt 4-doors coupe, and eqs vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the active distance assist distronic system.
Consequence
Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent distronic system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the active emergency stop assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the distronic system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 20, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #34 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 2022-03-28
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021-2022 c-class, e-class, s-class, sl, eclass coupe/convertible, cls, amg gt 4-doors coupe, and eqs vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the active distance assist distronic system.
Consequence
Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent distronic system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the active emergency stop assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the distronic system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 20, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #35 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 2022-03-28
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021-2022 c-class, e-class, s-class, sl, eclass coupe/convertible, cls, amg gt 4-doors coupe, and eqs vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the active distance assist distronic system.
Consequence
Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent distronic system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the active emergency stop assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the distronic system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 20, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #36 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 2022-03-28
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021-2022 c-class, e-class, s-class, sl, eclass coupe/convertible, cls, amg gt 4-doors coupe, and eqs vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the active distance assist distronic system.
Consequence
Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent distronic system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the active emergency stop assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the distronic system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 20, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #37 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 2022-03-28
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021-2022 c-class, e-class, s-class, sl, eclass coupe/convertible, cls, amg gt 4-doors coupe, and eqs vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the active distance assist distronic system.
Consequence
Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent distronic system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the active emergency stop assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the distronic system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 20, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #38 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 2022-03-28
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021-2022 c-class, e-class, s-class, sl, eclass coupe/convertible, cls, amg gt 4-doors coupe, and eqs vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the active distance assist distronic system.
Consequence
Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent distronic system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the active emergency stop assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the distronic system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 20, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #39 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 2022-03-28
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021-2022 c-class, e-class, s-class, sl, eclass coupe/convertible, cls, amg gt 4-doors coupe, and eqs vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the active distance assist distronic system.
Consequence
Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent distronic system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the active emergency stop assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the distronic system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 20, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #40 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 2022-03-28
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021-2022 c-class, e-class, s-class, sl, eclass coupe/convertible, cls, amg gt 4-doors coupe, and eqs vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the active distance assist distronic system.
Consequence
Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent distronic system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the active emergency stop assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the distronic system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 20, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #41 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 2022-03-28
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021-2022 c-class, e-class, s-class, sl, eclass coupe/convertible, cls, amg gt 4-doors coupe, and eqs vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the active distance assist distronic system.
Consequence
Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent distronic system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the active emergency stop assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the distronic system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 20, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #42 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 2022-03-28
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021-2022 c-class, e-class, s-class, sl, eclass coupe/convertible, cls, amg gt 4-doors coupe, and eqs vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the active distance assist distronic system.
Consequence
Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent distronic system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the active emergency stop assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the distronic system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 20, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.