United States2024–2026 Mercedes‑Benz AMG GT, C‑Class, E‑Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles may experience an infotainment control unit reset while the vehicle is in motion that can cause the instrument panel display to go blank. Because a blank instrument panel can prevent display of critical safety information and increase the risk of a crash, dealers will update the infotainment control unit software free of charge; owner letters were mailed June 29, 2026, VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026, and MBUSA recall number 2026050004; owners may call 1-800-367-6372.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V281000; Manufacturer campaign 2026050004
The hazard
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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