German automaker Mercedes-Benz is launching a large-scale recall of cars in the US market. It concerns more than 144,000 vehicles in which a technical problem with the dashboard display was detected.
The company's decision was reported by Reuters. The reason for the recall was a malfunction that can cause the dashboard screen to remain blank while the car is being operated. This problem potentially affects driving safety, as the driver may not receive important information about the vehicle's status.
According to US regulators, 144,049 Mercedes-Benz cars sold in the United States are subject to the recall. The campaign covers various models of the brand, although the specific list of cars is not specified in the message.
Information about the recall was officially confirmed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The relevant notification was published by the American regulator on Friday, May 8.
It is expected that owners of cars that fall under the service campaign will be notified separately. After that, they will be able to contact official dealerships to have the malfunction fixed.
Such recalls are standard practice in the global auto industry when manufacturers identify potential defects or software failures that can affect the safety or correct operation of vehicles. In the case of Mercedes-Benz, the problem concerns the functioning of the digital instrument panel, which is one of the key elements of modern cars.
The United States remains one of the largest markets for Mercedes-Benz, so such service campaigns have a significant resonance among both car owners and automotive industry participants.
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