Mercedes recalls 1.3 million vehicles due to software error

Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles due to a software error.In particular, we are talking about

The bug led to the fact that in the event of an accident, rescuers could arrive at the wrong place.

Mercedes-Benz became aware of the problem after an incident inEurope, when the automatic emergency call system sent the wrong geolocation of the car. The investigation into the incident began in October 2019. Since then, the company has discovered other similar cases.

Mercedes-Benz is recalling many vehicles manufactured from 2016 to 2021, including the CLA, GLA, GLE, GLS, SLC, A, GT, C, E, S, CLS, SL, B, GLB, GLC and G.

The company said it would notify car owners about the problem and update software systems for free.