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Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles because the software in its emergency call systems can send attendants to the wrong location after an accident.
The recall comes after Mercedes-Benz learned of an accident in Europe in which the automatic emergency call system sent the wrong position of the vehicle. She started an investigation in October 2019 and ended up discovering other similar events. A company spokesman said he found none in the United States.
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The recall covers many vehicles from 2016 to 2021 model years, including those classified as CLA, GLA, GLE, GLS, SLC, A, GT, C, E, S, CLS, SL, B, GLB, GLC and G. to Daimler Vans The company also announced recalls of Metris 2016-2020 vehicles and Sprinter 2019-2020 vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz said it will notify affected owners and update software systems at no cost, according to records from the United States Department of Transportation. The recall is expected to begin on April 6.