Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | 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 | NHTSA Recall #22V189000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V189000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 8,396 affected units, Steering Wheel Hands-Off Detection Software Error, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V189000
Report Received Date: 2022-03-25T00:00:00
Subject: Steering wheel hands-off detection software error
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 8,396

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2022040010
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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 were mailed may 6, 2022. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2022040010.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 95.46

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NHTSA ID: 22V189000
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Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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