Mercedes-benz Vans Evito: A Software Implausibility Error In The Hv 'battery Gateway' Control Unit May Cause The Contactors Of All Hv Batteries To Be Opened Unnecessarily

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans may have a software error in the battery gateway control unit that could unexpectedly disconnect the high-voltage battery's power contactors. Approximately 1,621 vehicles in the United Kingdom are affected. The fix involves checking and potentially replacing the battery management control unit and updating the battery gateway software.

Recalling firm
MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Product
Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS EVITO. Units affected: 1,621
Reason
A software implausibility error in the HV �battery gateway� control unit may cause the contactors of all HV batteries to be opened unnecessarily. Remedy: Check and if required replace the Battery Management (BMS) control unit plus update the software of the HV �battery gateway� control unit.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2022-06-17
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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