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Mercedes-benz, Mercedes-maybach 2021–2022 Back Over Prevention recall

Recalled July 11, 2022 · NHTSA recall 22V493000 · Mercedes-benz

Hazard
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 19, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080002.
Units
8,530 units

Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 AMG EQS53, EQS580, EQS450, 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error in the MBUX multimedia system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

What to do

Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 19, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080002.

Product
Mercedes-benz AMG EQS 53 · Mercedes-benz EQS 450 · Mercedes-benz EQS 580 · Mercedes-benz S 500 · Mercedes-benz S 580
Manufacturer(s)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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