Recall 22V189000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Defect in 2021-2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG EQS
RECALL This recall affects up to 8,396 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 22V189000 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 8,396 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ S 580, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ E 350, 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG EQS, 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT63 S, 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53, 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT43, 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL63, 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL55, 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 580, 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450, 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ S 500, 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53, 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450, 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450, 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ E 350, 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ S 580
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Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.
Safety Consequence
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 increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040010.
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