Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #21V354000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V354000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 343,191 affected units, Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111, component: BACK OVER PREVENTION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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."

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V354000
Report Received Date: 2021-05-14T00:00:00
Subject: Rearview camera image may not display/fmvss 111
Component: Back Over Prevention
Potentially Affected Units: 343,191

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2021050012
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 87.38

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