Audio By Carbonatix
Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 1.29 million vehicles because of a failure in its eCall software which may not provide a vehicle’s correct location to emergency responders after a crash, Car and Driver reported.
The recall covers vehicles sold from model years 2016 to 2021 and includes CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The automaker said it was unaware of any instances of material damages or personal injuries that have resulted from the issue, and plans to provide a free software update to be installed over the air or at dealerships.
The recall will begin April 6th.
Mercedes-Benz said “a temporary collapse of the communication module’s power supply caused by a crash might lead to the vehicle’s position during a potential emergency call being incorrect.”
However, “other functions of the automatic and manual emergency call function remain fully operational,” the company added.
Reuters reported that in 2019, Mercedes-Benz in Europe investigated an incident where the automatic eCall system provided an incorrect position for its vehicle.
The company found other situations where an incorrect vehicle position was relayed.
Latest Stories
-
GhIE, Ghana Navy partner to strengthen engineering professionalism
3 minutes -
ICU urges President Mahama to revitalise VALCO, PBC and distressed state-owned enterprises
4 minutes -
Pile-up crash blocks Accra-Kumasi Highway at Birimso Bridge
6 minutes -
Chairman of Church of Pentecost: Judges must uphold integrity and conscience in justice delivery
16 minutes -
Fire at Wa Islamic SHS displaces 138 students, damages 6 dormitories
17 minutes -
Omaya Care wins inaugural Ghana AI Innovation Challenge with maternal health solution
21 minutes -
Young gospel musicians use my songs without permission – Obaapa Christy
24 minutes -
The Ghanaian Researcher challenging how social media platforms treat neurodivergent users
31 minutes -
NPA to revise diesel price floor following government’s GH¢2 per litre subsidy
40 minutes -
Reform-LBG engages stakeholders to support peacebuilding and livelihoods project in Lewuniyiri
46 minutes -
QNET reaffirms zero tolerance for human trafficking and fraud following reports from Côte d’Ivoire
47 minutes -
JoyNews, IMANI to host national dialogue on plastic waste management
56 minutes -
GWCL explains cause of water shortage in parts of Accra
58 minutes -
Five Ghana football legends honoured by BRÜHM
58 minutes -
Boxing officials urge NSA and Ghana Sports Fund to invest in grassroots athlete development
60 minutes