More than 20,000 luxury cars recalled over software issue

The recall applies to Mercedes’ A-Class, CLA, EQA, GLB and EQB vehicles manufactured between 2018 and 2024.

“The electrical power steering control unit back-up software may not operate as intended,” Mercedes said in its recall notice.

“In the event of a failure of the power steering control unit, this could result in a loss of power steering control.”

Mercedes warned a loss in power steering could increase the risk of accident causing injury or death.

Affected owners are encouraged to return their vehicles to their nearest Mercedes-Benz dealership to have work carried out, free of charge.