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VehicleOct 15, 20184,073 affected

Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabrio, E300, E300 4Matic, C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe and C300 Cabrio vehicles. The cover for the starter battery may not cover the live positive electrical wire, and in certain crashes, the vehicle's strut brace may deform and short circuit the battery.

What could happen

If the battery is shorted, the emergency door unlocking would be deactivated for an outside responder and the short circuit could increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive pole cover, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018110002.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V725000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 15, 2018
Owners notified
Nov 27, 2018
Vehicles or items affected
4,073
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Aug 22, 2017 to Nov 23, 2017
Part
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Maker's own recall number
2018110002

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.

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