Mercedes-Benz recall: Engine control unit software to be updated
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair. Update the relevant control unit�s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
The fix
Update the relevant control unit�s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-class | 8 Nov 2011 | 31 May 2018 | 994 |
| S-class | 8 Nov 2011 | 31 May 2018 | 994 |
| GLS | 8 Nov 2011 | 31 May 2018 | 994 |
| Ml/gle | 8 Nov 2011 | 31 May 2018 | 994 |
| C-class | 8 Nov 2011 | 31 May 2018 | 994 |
| CLS | 8 Nov 2011 | 31 May 2018 | 994 |
| SLK | 8 Nov 2011 | 31 May 2018 | 994 |
| SLC | 8 Nov 2011 | 31 May 2018 | 994 |
| GLC | 8 Nov 2011 | 31 May 2018 | 994 |
| Gle Coupe | 8 Nov 2011 | 31 May 2018 | 994 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 6 October 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.