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Mercedes-Benz hands-off-Detection system may malfunction, causing the Active Steering Assist system to remain engaged despite the driver's hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.

NHTSA campaign 18V-910 · Reported December 19, 2018 · 6,200 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
6,200
REMEDY
Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will update the software of the steering control unit, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the lane keep steering assist. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The Hands-off-Detection system may malfunction, causing the Active Steering Assist system to remain engaged despite the driver's hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will update the software of the steering control unit, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-910.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2018–2019Mercedes-Benz S-Class

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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