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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 22V232📅 Apr 11, 2022

2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 & 2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 + 28 more recall: backup camera

⚠️ What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

💥 The risk

An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
22V232000
Manufacturer recall #
2022060007
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
126,443
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 15, 2022
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 22V232 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V232?

2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 & 2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 + 28 more. 126,443 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.