[Recalled] A-Class — The navigation software may be faulty, storing the wrong location of the vehicle | EU Safety Gate 2018-08-24
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | A-Class |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/1225/18 |
| Country of notice | Germany |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Injuries |
| Notice date | 24 August 2018 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The navigation software may be faulty, storing the wrong location of the vehicle. As a result, when the emergency call system (eCall) is used, the location communicated to the emergency centre might not correspond to the current vehicle location. In such cases, emergency services would not be correctly directed to the vehicle.
This Serious risk recall concerns Motor vehicles products distributed in Germany and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
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