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Mercedes-Benz - Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Official notice
26 Nov 2018
Last checked
26 Nov 2018
An official DVSA notice concerns Mercedes-Benz - Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.. Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates. Published 2018-11-26.
What to do now
The software in multiple control units will be updated
Units affected
285
Recall number
R-2018-281
Official notice
2018-11-26
The hazard
The hazard
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
How to check if you're affected
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.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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