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Mercedes-Benz Is Recalling Over 126,000 Cars And SUVs Due To Backup Cameras

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April 19, 2022

The latest Mercedes-Benz recall concerns more than 126,400 sedans, coupes, convertibles, and SUVs due to a software problem impacting the rearview camera display.

Vehicles include most of the model-year 2018-21 lineup, including the A-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class and E-Class cars, as well as the GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE and GLS SUVs.

2019-20 Mercedes-Benz A220, 2020 Mercedes-AMG A35
2019-21 Mercedes-Benz C300, 2020 C350E and 2019-21 Mercedes-AMG C43, C63, C63 S
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 and 2020-21 Mercedes-AMG CLA35, CLA45
2019-20 Mercedes-Benz CLS450 and Mercedes-AMG CLS53
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2018 Mercedes-Benz E400, 2019 E300, 2020-21 E350, 2019-21 E450 and 2019-20 Mercedes-AMG E53
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 and Mercedes-AMG GLA35, GLA45
2020-21 Mercedes-Benz GLB250 and 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB35
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300, GLC350E and 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC43, GLC63, GLC63 S
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, GLE450
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS450

Due to a software mistake, the rearview camera may not display the rearview image, increasing the risk of a collision. Since the 2019 model year, backup cameras have been required by law.

The solution for dealers is straightforward: they will provide free software updates for rearview cameras. Mercedes will begin notifying owners on June 7, but anyone with additional questions can contact the automaker at 800-367-6372, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or go to the manufacturer’s website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.