NHTSA recall 22V189000

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March 25, 2022report date

8,396units affected

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Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the distronic system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg Cls53, 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg E53, 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg E53, 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S, 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Eqs, 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt43, 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt53, 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt63 S, 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Sl55, 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Sl63, 2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300, 2022 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450, 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350, 2022 Mercedes-Benz E 350, 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450, 2022 Mercedes-Benz E 450, 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450, 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 580, 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4Matic, 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580, 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4Matic.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 22V189000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.