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Mercedes-Benz - To improve the emissions of our vehicle as quickly and effectively as possible via software updates to certain vehicles from model series v class (447.8)
Official notice
9 Jan 2019
Last checked
9 Jan 2019
An official DVSA notice concerns Mercedes-Benz - To improve the emissions of our vehicle as quickly and effectively as possible via software updates to certain vehicles from model series v class (447.8). To improve the emissions of our vehicle as quickly and effectively as possible via software updates to certain vehicles from model series v class (447.8) Published 2019-01-09.
What to do now
Update the relevant control unit�s software and if necessary replace the nox sensors.
Units affected
4,626
Recall number
R-2018-271
Official notice
2019-01-09
The hazard
The hazard
To improve the emissions of our vehicle as quickly and effectively as possible via software updates to certain vehicles from model series v class (447.8)
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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Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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