Mercedes-Benz E Class, Cle Class: Other

Affects Mercedes-Benz E Class, Cle Class · 2024 — about 186 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the cross-traffic alert system not to work. As a result, the system may not brake automatically if a road user is detected while the vehicle is backing out of a parking space. Safety Risk: A cross-traffic alert system that doesn't work could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to the MBUX multimedia system and reset the parking control unit settings.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational