Recall number R/2018/173

Recall reference

R/2018/173

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2018-08-04

Reason for concern

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SOFTWARE ERROR

Reason for recall

On affected vehicles the possibility exists that there may be a software error in the tyre pressure monitoring system of some X-Class vehicles If the tyre pressure falls below the minimum level required the intended warning message may not be shown in instrument cluster as a result of this error. Driving with tyre pressure that is too low causes increased and/or uneven tyre wear and changes the steering and braking behaviour of the vehicle. This may increase the risk of accident

Remedy

As a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and perform a software check/update in the tyre pressure monitor control unit.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD service.

MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD Reference ID

SRV1805

Number of affected MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD cars

99