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MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS, CLE CLASS, E CLASS, GLC CLASS — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2026-05-01

Mercedes-Benz vehicles: software issue causes instrument cluster display to go blank

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-05-01
Manufacturer	MERCEDES-BENZ
Models affected	C CLASS, CLE CLASS, E CLASS, GLC CLASS
Model year	2024 2025 2026
Units affected	964
Defect	On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster display to go blank while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, fuel gauge, warning lights and malfunction tell-tales._x000D_ Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Lights And Instruments
Remedy	Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the infotainment control unit software.
Recall number	2026-218
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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