Mercedes-benz Vans X-class: The Active Brake Assist May Mistakenly Detect An Obstacle Where There Is No Obstacle

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz X-Class vans have a software issue in their Active Brake Assist system that can cause it to falsely detect obstacles that aren't actually present. The recall affects 4,089 vehicles in the United Kingdom. Mercedes-Benz will fix the issue by updating the software in the driver assistance systems control unit.

Recalling firm
MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Product
Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS X-CLASS. Units affected: 4,089
Reason
Active Brake Assist system may mistakenly detect an obstacle where there is no obstacle Remedy: Update the software of the driver assistance systems control unit in the affected vehicle
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2020-09-03
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/141a50e8-614b-4f7f-aaeb-c8706d9490c4