Mercedes-Benz Recalls 144,000 Vehicles for Blank Instrument Panel Displays

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration noted that the infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion.
Mercedes-Benz Recalls 144,000 Vehicles for Blank Instrument Panel Displays
The Mercedes-Benz infotainment control touchscreen. Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz
Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
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Premier luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 144,049 vehicles due to a potential defect in instrument panel displays that may fail to display critical safety information, such as warning lights and speedometer readings, increasing the risk of an accident.

A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice posted on X on May 8 indicates that the recall affects certain 2024–2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC models. The NHTSA noted that the infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion, causing the display panel to go blank.

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Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.