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Mercedes-Benz - On certain vehicles the gear recognition sensor could under certain circumstances while shifting to the reverse gear underrun a certain limit parameter and therefore transmit incorrect particular sensor signals
Official notice
8 Aug 2022
Last checked
8 Aug 2022
An official DVSA notice concerns Mercedes-Benz - On certain vehicles the gear recognition sensor could under certain circumstances while shifting to the reverse gear underrun a certain limit parameter and therefore transmit incorrect particular sensor signals. On certain vehicles the gear recognition sensor could under certain circumstances while shifting to the reverse gear underrun a certain limit parameter and therefore transmit incorrect particular sensor signals Published 2022-08-08.
What to do now
Replace the gear recognition sensor of the affected vehicles. In individual cases it may also be necessary to replace the transmission.
Units affected
1,835
Recall number
R-2022-233
Official notice
2022-08-08
The hazard
The hazard
On certain vehicles the gear recognition sensor could under certain circumstances while shifting to the reverse gear underrun a certain limit parameter and therefore transmit incorrect particular sensor signals
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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The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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