Earlier this month, parts supplier Takata said that automakers would recall 35 to 40 million additional Takata-branded airbag inflators, after the faulty parts were discovered to explode in a cloud of shrapnel in certain conditions, instead of inflating the airbag. While that's a great deal of parts, it's hard to imagine that figure in your head. Perhaps this list will help. A whole lot of Mercedes-Benz vehicles are either currently under recall or are now being recalled to have these airbag inflators replaced. Nearly 1 million vehicles are affected, ranging from sedans to convertibles to cargo vans. While the company has received no reports of injuries or fatalities in its vehicles, it's still something that must be addressed posthaste. But, for the sake of being thorough, here are all the Mercedes-Benz vehicles currently under recall, in alphabetical order. Every car infotainment system available in 2019: All you need to know about the touchscreens, infotainment and connectivity options in every new car.

Earlier this month, parts supplier Takata said that automakers would recall 35 to 40 million additional Takata-branded airbag inflators, after the faulty parts were discovered to explode in a cloud of shrapnel in certain conditions, instead of inflating the airbag. While that's a great deal of parts, it's hard to imagine that figure in your head. Perhaps this list will help. A whole lot of Mercedes-Benz vehicles are either currently under recall or are now being recalled to have these airbag inflators replaced. Nearly 1 million vehicles are affected, ranging from sedans to convertibles to cargo vans. While the company has received no reports of injuries or fatalities in its vehicles, it's still something that must be addressed posthaste. But, for the sake of being thorough, here are all the Mercedes-Benz vehicles currently under recall, in alphabetical order. Every car infotainment system available in 2019: All you need to know about the touchscreens, infotainment and connectivity options in every new car.

Between 50 and 112 mph, the system identifies the erratic steering corrections drivers make as they begin to get drowsy and triggers an audible warning, and a 鈥淭ime for a Rest? 鈥?message with a coffee cup icon appears in the instrument cluster. Other examples of trailblazing safety innovations include: Active Lane Keeping Assist, which alerts the driver by simulating rumble strip vibration in the steering wheel if the car drifts from its lane without the turn signals on. It operates at speeds above 37 mph via a system that recognizes lane markings, thanks to a small camera in the windshield and a computer that analyzes the video images. Active Lane Keeping Assist incorporates an intervention feature, in which ESP braking automatically helps correct the car鈥檚 course if the driver doesn鈥檛 heed the initial warning. Active Blind Spot Assist monitors both blind spots behind and to the side of the vehicle.

Whenever a turn signal is activated with a vehicle in the blind spot, the driver gets visual and audible warnings. Active Blind Spot Assist also incorporates the ESP intervention feature, which automatically helps correct the car鈥檚 course if the driver doesn鈥檛 heed the initial warning. The new COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST system monitors the distance to vehicles in front and to stationary objects with a dedicated radar sensor. If the system senses a risk of imminent collision, it alerts the driver with a warning beep and flashing light on the dash. COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST also networks with standard Brake Assist to prepare for emergency braking, so that maximum power assist is available as soon as the driver applies the brakes. Standard on the new GL, PRE-SAFE is a revolutionary safety system that can actually sense an impending collision before it happens and take measures to protect occupants during those valuable seconds before impact. The PRE-SAFE system automatically tightens the front seat belts before a possible impact, and, on some models, the front passenger seat moves to a position that can provide better protection.

Side windows close to provide better support for the curtain air bags, and if the system senses an impending rollover, the sunroof also closes. The exterior appearance of the new GL line includes sleek bumpers and front grille, chrome window trim and front and rear skid plates. LED technology is used for taillights and daytime running lights. Inside, the luxury SUVs are fitted with heated power front seats, genuine wood trim and a retractable glass sunroof. New options include a double-sized power Panorama sunroof with a fixed glass panel over the third-row seats and multi-color ambient lighting. The two third-row seats can be stowed electrically at the push of a button, either separately or together, to provide a totally flat cargo floor. For easy access to the 3rd-row seats from both sides, a manual EASY-ENTRY feature is standard. Optionally available is power EASY颅ENTRY folding of the second-row seats. All GL-Class models feature four-wheel independent suspension and height-adjustable AIRMATIC suspension for unprecedented comfort and handling. The GL550 can be easily identified by a unique exterior styling treatment that includes fender flares, more aggressive front and rear aprons, chrome trim and 21-inch AMG wheels.

The system can also display maps and directions for the optional hard-drive navigation system, which can be set up for SIRIUS real-time traffic info and Zagat restaurant ratings as well. All GL-Class models can be equipped with an optional 830-watt 14-speaker digital harman / kardon Logic7 audio system and a rear-seat entertainment system that includes two eight-inch screens, wireless headphones and an integrated DVD player that enables dual-source capability. Available in all 50 states, thanks to an innovative AdBlue exhaust treatment system that helps the diesel meet the most stringent emissions limits, the diesel-powered GL350 BlueTEC delivers impressive performance, low exhaust emissions and great fuel economy. With 240 hp and a whopping 455 lb-ft. GL350 BlueTEC features an innovative 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine with the torque of a V8 and the fuel economy to rival some four-cylinders. Equipped with the latest CDI (Common Rail Direct Injection) technology, this electronically injected and turbocharged diesel engine is changing consumers鈥?dated perceptions about diesels. BlueTEC diesel technology is helping to expand the company鈥檚 already broad product portfolio in the U.S.