Mercedes-Benz recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015 SLK 250, 2016 SLK 350, 2016-2017 SLC 300, and 2017 SLC 43 AMG vehicles. In these vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) system software may incorrectly keep the brakes slightly applied.
What could happen
If brake pads are constantly applied over long periods of driving, the brake components may heat up, affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the dragging brakes may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the ESC system, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Slc 43 Amg 2017
- Mercedes-Benz Slc300 2016–2017
- Mercedes-Benz Slk250 2015
- Mercedes-Benz Slk350 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V308000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 9, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jun 9, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,818
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 9, 2015 to Feb 3, 2017
- Part
- Electronic stability control (esc)
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Feb 5, 2021
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication Nov 1, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting Jun 15, 2016
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Jul 1, 2014
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Jun 4, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.