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How Blockchain Technology Can Aid In Car Accidents And In Improving Road Safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released its data for traffic fatalities in 2022 early this year, and while the numbers are lower than in 2021, there is still a long way to go in terms of reducing car accidents. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in how blockchain technology can be used to increase safety on the roads. Previously, we have covered ways that Mercedes-Benz can benefit from blockchain technology in general. This time around, we will specifically explore the potential benefits of blockchain integration in reducing and addressing car accidents as well as in improving overall road safety. Statistics by NHTSA According to… Continue Reading »

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U.S. Regulator Starts Investigation on Mercedes-Benz Recalls

In the past 18 months, Mercedes-Benz recalls have numbered over 1.4 million. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) has started a probe on the German automaker for possible compliance issues. According to Reuters, a communication from NHTSA dated October 22, 2018, alleged that Mercedes may have missed the deadlines in sending letters to their customers affected by recalls. The agency also claimed that Mercedes failed to furnish them copies of the said letters on time. Furthermore, the German luxury brand appeared to have omitted important details in their reports such as the estimated percentage of problematic units under the recalls as well as their recall plans. NHTSA complained… Continue Reading »

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2017-2018 Models of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Recalled

An estimated 10,800 units of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class are subject for recall. The 2017 to 2018 models of the C300 and C300 4MATIC Cabriolets as well as the Mercedes-AMG C43, C63 and C63 S Cabriolets were among the products mentioned in the advisory. The Problem According to Cars.com, the recall was due to the bonding issue that traces back to the production line of the vehicles affected. The problem may cause the rear beltline trim to separate from the auto. This could cause a road hazard, and it increases the risk of a crash. Ways for Owners to Find Out If Their Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cars are Covered by the Recall Mercedes… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Recalls More Cars Due to Several Issues

A series of Mercedes-Benz recalls were once again announced. It was due to several models of the brand having a defective engine control unit (ECU) software, and having problems with the intakes. According to the press release of Mercedes-Benz USA, which was published through Autoblog, 3,813 units were covered in the latest recall. The recall was decided after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found out that some cars of certain manufacturing dates have the tendency to bring about a software error within the ECU. This results to the vehicle stalling when coasting to a stop, such as at a traffic light. In addition, other models were found to have faulty intakes or exhaust camshafts…. Continue Reading »

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Mercedes Cleared by NHTSA Over the 2012 Probe

  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finally put a closure to an investigation it started in 2012 concerning some Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars. The three-year investigation, which ended last Tuesday, centered on the alleged fuel leaks affecting 281,000 units of the said range. It should be recalled that the NHTSA started the investigation in January 2012 after it received around 20 complaints from owners of 2003 to 2006 Mercedes E55 AMG. Then, it later included in the probe the 2003 to 2008 E-Class models. The complainants claimed that there was a strong odor emanating from both inside and outside of their vehicles. They added that the issue was particularly evident when they just… Continue Reading »

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8,279 Sprinter Vans Recalled by Mercedes-Benz

It seems the new recall of Mercedes-Benz, which was announced a few days ago, does not only cover the E-Class, M-Class, and GLK-Class ranges as we reported earlier. According to Reuters Canada, even the commercial vans of the three-pointed star brand were affected. The report said Mercedes-Benz is recalling 8,729 of its Sprinter vans in the United States. The figure is in addition to the 4,871 sedans and SUVs, which were subject for recall following the recent probe of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Potential Oil Leak Detected by NHTSA Based from the source, NHTSA cited similar concerns over a potential oil leak in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. The MB vans that were affected by the… Continue Reading »

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284,000 Mercedes C-Class Cars Subject for Recall

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 284,000 units of its C-Class cars in the United States and Canada. According to a report from Reuters, the German brand has been forced to take the action because of the fault discovered in its tail lights, which cause it to dim or fail to work. Based on the complaints lodged within the dealership of Mercedes in the U.S. and in the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the models that are affected by the recall are the C300, C350 and C63 sedans within the model year 2008 up to 2011. The findings of the NHTSA indicated that the issue stems out from the poor electrical… Continue Reading »

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