Mercedes-benz Cars S-class: The Hands-off Detection Might Not Detect When The Driver's Hands Are Away From The Steering Wheel
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2,538 vehicles from its S-Class, E-Class, EQS, AMG GT 4 Door Coupe, and SL models sold in the United Kingdom because the hands-off detection system may fail to alert drivers when their hands leave the steering wheel. The company will fix the issue by updating the hand detection system software on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS S-CLASS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS E-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLE, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS EQS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS AMG GT 4 DOOR COUPE, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS SL, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS E-CLASS. Units affected: 2,538
- Reason
- The hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel. Remedy: Update the coding of the hand detection system on the affected vehicles.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2022-05-16
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/4d6e51a2-b641-4d13-9e5e-3be605ebd7aa