Mercedes-benz Cars A Class(176): Update To The Diesel Engine Control Unit Software To Improve The Emissions

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is updating the diesel engine control unit software on certain A-Class (176) and B-Class (246) vehicles to comply with emissions regulations set by Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority. Approximately 62,828 vehicles in the United Kingdom are affected. Owners will need to have their vehicle's engine management software updated.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS A CLASS(176), MERCEDES-BENZ CARS B CLASS (246). Units affected: 62,828

Reason

As a result of a directive from Germany�s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) changes are required to certain specific calibration functions within the engine management systems of certain vehicles. Remedy: Conduct an update to the diesel engine control unit software.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2021-12-13

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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