Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2024 Models for Software Error Affecting Safety Systems
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2024 models because a software error may deactivate safety systems, including automatic braking, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (automatic braking system failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2024 CLE 300 Convertible, CLE 300 Coupe, CLE 450 Convertible, CLE 450 Coupe, E 350, E 450 Station Wagon, E 450, and AMG CLE 53 Coupe vehicles. The recall addresses a software error in the MBUX multimedia system that may deactivate certain vehicle systems, including the cross-traffic alert that applies the brakes automatically in specific driving situations.
The defect poses a safety risk because an automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer to have the MBUX multimedia system software and parking control unit settings updated free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting November 1, 2024, with additional phases scheduled for November 12, 2024, and January 14, 2025.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ E 350, E 450, CLE 300, AMG CLE53
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,025
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (5)
- E 350
- E 450
- CLE 300
- AMG CLE53
- CLE 450
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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