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Mercedes-Benz has issued a server-side update to fix an oversight that had allowed owners of its EQS EV and recent S-Class sedans to watch video content on the 56-inch MBUX Hyperscreen displays found in those cars while they were in motion. In a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration filing spotted by Consumer Reports editor, the automaker says it found an incorrect configuration on its server in November that may have been installed on some vehicles. It estimates that nearly 200 cars were affected. Mercedes is moving forward with a recall even though it is not aware of any crashes.
A report from The New York Times said that a new version of the car's software allowed passengers to play games while the car was moving. The company says thatSolitaire is a game for everyone, but only for passengers. It is possible for the driver to ignore the warning and play the game. It is a feature that NHTSA is in contact with.
The Vehicle Safety Act prohibits manufacturers from selling vehicles with design defects that pose unreasonable risks to safety, according to the agency. 3,142 people died in crashes involving distracted drivers in the US in 2019.
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