NHTSA Recall # | 174714 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 21V058000 |
MFG Compaign # | 2021020025 |
Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
Model | AMG GT |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | COMMUNICATION |
Date of notification | 16/01/25 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/01/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 16/01/25 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/02/21 |
Report created | 08/02/21 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1292258 |
Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 cla-class, gla-class, gle-class, gls-class, slc-class, a-class, gt-class, c-class, e-class, s-class, cls-class, sl-class, b-class, glb-class, glc-class, and g-class vehicles. Please refer to the part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (ecall) in the event of a crash. |
Consequence summary | Failure of the ecall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash. |
Corrective action | Mbusa will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 6, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021020025. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |