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

The Mercedes-Benz infotainment control touchscreen. Courtesy of Mercedes-BenzPremier 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.