Service bulletin OTA-24240201
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10251176 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2024-03-04 |
| Manufacturer's number | OTA-24240201 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2024-02-09 |
| NHTSA component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
NHTSA's summary
Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY20-23 A-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT, S-Class (177, 205, 118, 257, 213, 238, 247, 253, 167, 290, 217, 222 platform) vehicles, the communication module system software does not correspond with the latest series production configuration. The communication module will receive an OTA update to improve the system stability and allow for better accessibility of Mercedes me services. MBUSA will conduct an OTA service campaign. Remote software updates are automatically downloaded and installed in the customer’s vehicle free of charge and do not require a dealer visit. All customers have been mailed a letter informing them of this OTA software update.
The document
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Components
Electrical system, Software
| MERCEDES-BENZ A 220 | 2020 to 2022 |
|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG A35 | 2020 to 2021 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63 | 2020 to 2021 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63 S | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA35 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53 | 2020 to 2021 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63 S | 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S | 2020 to 2022 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA35 | 2021 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA45 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLB35 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC63 | 2020 to 2022 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC63 S | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43 | 2020 to 2021 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53 | 2021 to 2022 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ | 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63 S | 2021 to 2022 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ | 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLS63 | 2020 to 2022 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLS63 4MATIC+ | 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLS63E | 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT 63 | 2020 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT43 | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53 | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT63 | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT63 S | 2022, 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT63S | 2020, 2021 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S63 | 2020 to 2021 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ E 350 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 200 | 2020 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 | 2020 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E | 2020 to 2021 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 580 | 2020 to 2021 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 580 4MATIC | 2022 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 | 2020 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 4MATIC | 2022 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 580 4MATIC | 2020 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 580 4MATIC | 2022 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 600 | 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLS450 | 2021 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLS580 | 2021 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ MAYBACH GLS600 | 2021 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ S 450 | 2020 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ S 500 | 2021 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ S 500 | 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ S 500 4MATIC | 2022 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ S 550 | 2020 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ S 560 | 2021 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ S 580 | 2021 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ S 580 | 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ S 580 4MATIC | 2022 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH GLS 600 | 2021 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH GLS 600 4MATIC | 2022 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 560 | 2021 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 560 4MATIC | 2020 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 580 | 2021 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 580 4MATIC | 2022 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 650 | 2020 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 680 | 2023 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 680 4MATIC | 2022 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 22V365000 | 2022-05-20. COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
|---|---|
| 21V354000 | 2021-05-14. BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| 21V058000 | 2021-02-05. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION |
| 20V395000 | 2020-07-06. ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
| NCU-HU SW Update | 2023-09-01. Service bulletin. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2018-2023 C-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, EQS SUV, GLC, GLE and S-Class (206, 295, 294, 297, 296, 254, 167 and 223 platform) vehicles, the communication module software does not correspond with the latest series production configuration. The update is free of charge and will be carried out in the background. The installation will eliminate software errors for a better entertainment experience. The update will show after the ignition has been cycled. MBUSA will conduct an OTA service campaign. A workshop visit for the customer is not required since remote software updates are automatically downloaded and installed in the customer’s vehicle. The OTA may be validated as successful on the customer’s Mercedes Me connect app under “Over-the-Air Vehicle Updates” as “Update for the communication module”. If the OTA is successful it will show a green “installed” and date of installation in the Over-the-Air update section. |
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| LI46.15-P-063353 | 2022-08-04. Service bulletin. Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function). Cause Height adjustment moves to the top/bottom limit stop and jams. 1. Steering column height adjustment transmission 2. Seat control unit software Remedy There are 2 repair procedures to follow depending on vehicle (differentiated according to model and vehicle manufacturing date) 1. Replace repair kit for steering column height adjustment 2. Perform software update of driver's seat control unit |
| NCU-2020080005 | 2020-09-21. Service bulletin. Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain MY19-20 C-Class, GLC-Class, and AMG GT (205, 253, and 290 platform) vehicles, the software for the AMG drive unit control unit does not correspond to the current series production configuration. As a result, noise may occur from the engine mounts. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will update the software as necessary. |
| LI54.30-P-070482 | 2020-07-27. Service bulletin. The check engine indicator light in the instrument cluster may be illuminated with one of the following fault codes: P261029, P02FF85, or P02FF02 stored in the engine control unit (N3/10). The time in instrument cluster is implausible due to an internal reset. If no other complaints exist then check for and perform any available software updates for the following control units: - Motor electronics (N3/10) - Powertrain control unit (N127) - Instrument cluster (A1) If all three control units have the latest software installed and the complaint continues to occur then proceed with replacement of the instrument cluster (A1) Should the complaint re-occur after the instrument cluster has been replaced then open a PTSS case with the following information: - Control units logs for the ME, PTCU, and IC - Initial quick test |
| SC-2019110003 | 2019-12-23. Service bulletin. Update sound system control unit software |