Electrical system: software
- Component
- Electrical system: software
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 10
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-12-15
- Owners notified
- 2024-02-02
Defect description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQE 350 vehicles equipped with comfort suspension. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted due to a software error in the headlight control unit.
Safety risk
Incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic and impair the dynamic driving control performance. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the headlight control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by February 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.