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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
- Risk
- An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.
What this recall means for you
The infotainment control unit can reset while the vehicle is moving, causing the instrument panel display to go blank. With the speedometer and warning lights hidden, a driver may not see critical safety information, which raises the risk of a crash.
Authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers will update the infotainment control unit software at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026.
If you own an affected vehicle, check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov, or contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2026050004. Schedule the free software update with an authorized dealer.
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