Mercedes-benz Vans X-class: Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Software Error
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz X-Class vans may have a software error in the tire pressure monitoring system that prevents warning messages from appearing when tire pressure drops too low. Low tire pressure can cause uneven tire wear and affect how the vehicle steers and brakes. Mercedes-Benz will update the software in the tire pressure monitoring system to fix this issue.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS X-CLASS. Units affected: 99
- Reason
- On affected vehicles the possibility exists that there may be a software error in the tyre pressure monitoring system of some X-Class vehicles If the tyre pressure falls below the minimum level required the intended warning message may not be shown in instrument cluster as a result of this error. Driving with tyre pressure that is too low causes increased and/or uneven tyre wear and changes the steering and braking behaviour of the vehicle. This may increase the risk of accident Remedy: As a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and perform a software check/update in the tyre...
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-08-04
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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