2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Eqs | 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt63 S | 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt53 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt43 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Sl63 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Sl55 — Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Published March 28, 2022 · Recall initiated: March 25, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V189000, published March 28, 2022 and initiated March 25, 2022. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Eqs | 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt63 S | 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt53 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt43 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Sl63 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Sl55 — Steering: steering wheel/handle bar.
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- AMG EQS
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG EQS | 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT63 S | 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53 | 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT43 | 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL63 | 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL55
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Eqs | 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt63 S | 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt53 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt43 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Sl63 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Sl55 — Steering: steering wheel/handle bar recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V189000 on March 28, 2022. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: AMG EQS.