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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 22V189000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Published March 28, 2022 · Recall initiated: March 25, 2022

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040010.

Recall details

Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model
E 350
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Lot
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ E 350
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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