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VehicleDec 19, 2018675 affected

Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA,LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2019 C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, C300 4MATIC, C300 4MATIC Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 4MATIC Cabrio, and C300 vehicles. After parking and exiting the vehicle, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software may prevent the electronic parking brake from being disengaged when returning to the vehicle, unless the ESP system is deactivated.

What could happen

Driving the vehicle with the ESP system deactivated could increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will update the ESP system software, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2018120025.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V909000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 19, 2018
Owners notified
Jan 29, 2019
Vehicles or items affected
675
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jul 5, 2017 to Nov 26, 2018
Part
Electrical system › Software; Parking brake
Maker's own recall number
2018120025

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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