th1ef

Hi,

incase anyone cares there is a recall for the backup camera software for the w213 (I believe other models as well),

It’s my understanding that the issue is that while in reverse gear you could potentially change something on the display unit like switch to gps or CarPlay and lose the rear view camera video making it unsafe to reverse.

I think this was an issue with Canadian safety standards not sure if it was recalled in other regions.

ygmn

Interesting...Recall

As not too long ago cars did not have back up cams or it was an expensive option and things were fine...

th1ef

I believe recall notices are being sent. I agree that it doesn’t seem like a major safety issue but it’s sort of annoying when you are backing up and press a button and lose the backup camera.

Egonvdv

i never got a recall (france) and definitely able to switch when in reverse

th1ef

I think this just came out possibly Canada only

Cao Black

Egonvdv....thank goodness your eCall system worked correctly during your recent accident. Had you been advised of a recall or had a repair done?

I am not able to switch away from rear camera view when in R. The screen even remains in that view after shifting into D until reaching ?? mph. I show only the eCall recall on MBUSA and NHTSA sites.

Egonvdv

a recall on the Ecall system you mean ? - no nothing.
worked like a charm: got a call within a minute after the crash.

th1ef

Nothing to do with “ecall” it’s a recall notice on a backup camera

fleuger99

Didn't the requirement for ALL new vehicles sold in the US from 2016 on, needed to have a back up camera? If the camera fails to work and this is the law then no wonder there is a recall notice.

Just looked it up and it was as of May 2018 all new cars needed to have a back up camera.

Egonvdv

i was replying to @Cao Black who referred to another post of mine

th1ef

Got the car back and confirm this is the update.

before if I was reversing I could go to Sirius etc and I would lose the back up cam. I would have to go to park and then back to reverse to get it back.

now it’s locked on the rear view if I press any buttons I get a beep

konigstiger

Post campaign # listed on invoice.

th1ef

Don’t have an invoice. I picked it up after hours and it was there for a separate issue still pending approval from MB Canada.

th1ef

MBC CAMPAIGN NUMBER
2021020005

GOVERNMENT ISSUED RECALL NUMBER
2021041

RECALL START DATE
March 6, 2021

RECALL REPORTED DATE
February 1, 2021

TOPIC
21P5499615

WHAT IS THE ISSUE?
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA, GLA, GLE, GLS, SLC, GT, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, B-Class, GLC, CLS, and G-Class (platforms 117, 156, 166, 292, 172, 190, 290, 205, 213, 238, 217, 222, 231, 246, 253, 257, 463) vehicles the variant coding of the head unit might not meet specifications. If the reverse gear is selected, the rearview camera image in the central display might no longer be displayed due to an active operation of other functions of the central display.In this case, the local legal requirements of CMVSS 111 might not be met. Furthermore, if the rearview camera image is unavailable, the driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up may be impaired. This could increase the risk of a crash. The customer will not receive an advance warning due to the nature of the failure mechanism. There are no specific precautions to be taken with respect to the subject issue until the corrective measures are implemented. As a precautionary measure, Mercedes-Benz AG, via its Mercedes-Benz service partners, will update the variant coding of the head unit on the affected vehicles.

WHAT IS THE CONCERN?
If the reverse gear is selected, the rearview camera image in the central display might no longer be displayed due to an active operation of other functions of the central display.In this case, the local legal requirements of CMVSS 111 might not be met. Furthermore, if the rearview camera image is unavailable, the driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up may be impaired. This could increase the risk of a crash. The customer will not receive an advance warning due to the nature of the failure mechanism. There are no specific precautions to be taken with respect to the subject issue until the corrective measures are implemented.