Mercedes-Benz recall: To improve emissions of the affected vehicles.certain calibrations of functionalities must be changed in the engine management
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 diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual
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 diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLC | 1 Dec 2013 | 31 May 2018 | 15,692 |
| GLE | 1 Dec 2013 | 31 May 2018 | 15,692 |
| C-class | 1 Dec 2013 | 31 May 2018 | 15,692 |
| S-class | 1 Dec 2013 | 31 May 2018 | 15,692 |
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 19 October 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.