Mercedes-Benz — CLS
Passenger car.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- The software of the airbag control module may be faulty. In the event of an accident, this can lead the active bonnet system not to be activated properly. This increases the risk of injury to other road users.
- Origin
- Germany
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? A car maker found a problem in the software that controls airbags. If the car is in a crash, the front hood may not lift up as it should.
What's happening? The company is recalling some cars to fix the software. This could keep the hood from protecting people outside the car.
Does this affect me? Owners in Germany, Bulgaria, Hungary, Portugal, or Slovenia may have one of these cars.
What should I do? Call your dealer or a Mercedes-Benz service point right away. Ask your mechanic or doctor if you have questions about safety.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The software of the airbag control module may be faulty. In the event of an accident, this can lead the active bonnet system not to be activated properly. This increases the risk of injury to other road users. · Origin: Germany
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