Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #21V058000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V058000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 1,292,258 affected units, Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services, component: COMMUNICATION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V058000
Report Received Date: 2021-02-05T00:00:00
Subject: Inaccurate vehicle location for emergency services
Component: Communication
Potentially Affected Units: 1,292,258

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2021020025
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: Failure of the ecall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 95.26

Metadata

SID: row-da4i.assf-wg9u
NHTSA ID: 21V058000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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