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The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.","consequence":"An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2026050004","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":1,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":92,"grade":"A","complaints":{"count":2,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Engine",2],["Power Train",2],["Fuel/Propulsion System",1]],"by_year":{"2026":2},"excerpts":[["2026-08-04","Engine","THROTTLE LAG With the 2026 Mercedes CLE 300, throttle lag is driven by a combination of software programming, transmission behavior, and turbocharger dynamics working simultaneously.The following situation is when it usually occurs:Transitioning from a slow roll up a ramp (like the parking ramp at my condo) or pulling \u2026"],["2026-07-23","Engine","SEVERE THROTTLE DELAY & UNPREDICTABLE ACCELERATION When applying pressure to the accelerator pedal at intersections or traffic lights, there is a substantial \"dead zone\" delay where the vehicle fails to respond or move forward. 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