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Automotive · Australia · 2024-07-05

Mercedes-Benz CLS airbag control unit software issue, pedestrian detection sensor may fail

Country	Australia
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-07-05
Manufacturer	MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC PTY LTD
Models affected	CLS
Model year	2021
Units affected	3
Defect	Due to a software issue with the airbag control unit, the pedestrian detection sensor may not function as intended. In the event of an accident, if the pedestrian detection pop-up bonnet feature does not operate as intended it could increase the risk of injury or death to pedestrians.
Remedy	Owners of affected vehicles can contact their most convenient Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge._x000D_ A full list of authorised dealerships can be found at www.mercedes-benz.com.au_x000D_ Alternatively, please use the Mercedes-Benz online booking service._x000D_ www.mercedes-benz.com.au/servicebooking.
Recall number	REC-006020
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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