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Mercedes-Benz - The gear recognition function in the transmission could not function as intended
Official notice
9 Apr 2021
Last checked
9 Apr 2021
An official DVSA notice concerns Mercedes-Benz - The gear recognition function in the transmission could not function as intended. The gear recognition function in the transmission could not function as intended Published 2021-04-09.
What to do now
Update the software responsible for gear recognition on the affected vehicles.
Units affected
11,394
Recall number
R-2021-098
Official notice
2021-04-09
The hazard
The hazard
The gear recognition function in the transmission could not function as intended
How to check if you're affected
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Company & contacts
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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