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finance.yahoo said that Mercedes-Benz is learning a hard lesson about the importance of reliable car emergency systems. As Car and Driver and The Verge report, Mercedes USA is recalling nearly 1.3 million 2016 to 2021 model year vehicles due to a flaw n the eCall emergency calling platform. A glitch in the software might “fail to communicate” the right car’s location to first responders if the power supply drops during a crash, delaying a rescue at a critical moment.
The issue affects a wide range of Mercedes’ lineup, ranging from entry-level cars like the A-Class through to flagships like the S-Class. The company has investigated a number of incidents where cars sent the wrong locations, including a European case in 2019.
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