Mercedes-benz Vans Sprinter: The Gear Recognition Function In The Transmission Could Not Function As Intended

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans may have a faulty reverse gear indicator light that stops working until the vehicle is restarted or the ignition is turned off and on again. The issue affects 11,394 vehicles in the United Kingdom. Mercedes-Benz will fix the problem by updating the transmission software in affected vans.

Recalling firm
MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Product
Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS SPRINTER. Units affected: 11,394
Reason
The reverse gear light may occasionally be non-functional until the next ignition change or the next engine start. Remedy: Update the software responsible for gear recognition on the affected vehicles.
Classification
Class II
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2021-04-09
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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