Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Steering Wheel Hands-Off Detection Software Error
Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can…
Read the official notice →- Date
- 2022-03-25
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Product
- STEERING
- Units
- 8,396 affected
- Category
- Vehicles
- Source
- NHTSA
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- If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.
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