- Mercedes-Benz issues sudden recall
- As many as 149 cars were called back
- A problem detected in the software in the emergency stop assist system
In India we see luxury auto brands. One such company is Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz cars are definitely seen in the collections of many celebrities and businessmen. However, now the company has come into the limelight due to one of their important decisions.
In India, luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz has announced a recall for some of its models. The company has recalled a total of 149 cars. The decision has been taken due to a software error in the safety feature Emergency Stop Assist. If you own one of these models, check the status of your vehicle. Also, free software updates will be provided by the company if needed.
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Which models are affected?
- According to the company, not all cars are affected, only certain units have been affected.
- Some cars of the Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe produced between 2024 and 2025
- Some of the units in the Mercedes-AMG CLE lineup produced in 2025
- Some of the Mercedes-AMG C-Class cars produced between October and November 2024
- All these together make a total of 149 units on the recall list.
What exactly is the problem with Emergency Stop Assist?
Emergency Stop Assist is an important safety feature. If the driver is unresponsive for any reason, the system monitors steering movements and can bring the vehicle to a slow stop if necessary and initiate an emergency call.
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But in cars that have been recalled, the software may not properly detect driver inactivity. This reduces the chances of timely activation of automatic braking and assistance systems. However, this does not affect the normal braking system or the driver’s control, the company has clarified.
What should car owners do?
Customers who own the above models should contact the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer with the VIN number of their car. Along with this, the company itself will also contact the affected customers.
A free software update will be provided to fix this issue. This update needs to be done as soon as possible as it is a security related issue. Also, if you are thinking of buying a second-hand Mercedes of these models, it is important to ensure that the recall update has been completed on the vehicle.
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