NHTSA Recall 21V058000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREFeb 5, 2021· Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

Consequence

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2021Mercedes-BenzAMG C43
2021Mercedes-BenzAMG CLA35
2021Mercedes-BenzAMG CLA45
2021Mercedes-BenzAMG E53
2019Mercedes-BenzAMG GLA45
2021Mercedes-BenzAMG GLB35
2021Mercedes-BenzAMG GLC43
2021Mercedes-BenzAMG GLC63
2017Mercedes-BenzAmg Gt

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