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Mercedes-Benz - Engine control unit software to be updated

Official notice

6 Oct 2020

MediumDVSA

An official DVSA notice concerns Mercedes-Benz - Engine control unit software to be updated. Engine control unit software to be updated Published 2020-10-06.

What to do now

Update the relevant control unit�s software and if necessary replace the nox sensors before & after the catalytic convertor.

Units affected

2,620

Recall number

R-2020-241

Official notice

2020-10-06

The hazard

Engine control unit software to be updated

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

V CLASS

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Affected products

Product 1

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD V CLASS

Units affected

2,620

Risk / hazard

Engine control unit software to be updated

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

GB · United Kingdom

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz cars uk ltd

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

DVSA recall R-2020-241

App estimate

medium

Recall details

Recall number

R-2020-241

Campaign number

SRX2004

Units affected

2,620

Classification

DVSA recall R-2020-241

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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