Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 C300, C300 4MATIC, and C43 AMG 4MATIC vehicles. The mounting bracket for the 12-volt battery may not be secured. This may allow the battery to shift, possibly disconnecting the terminals in the event of a crash.
What could happen
Loss of power from the battery can impair post-crash functions, such as communicating with emergency services and activating hazard lights. The battery may also detach and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery mounting bracket, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019090010.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 2018–2019
- Mercedes-Benz C 300 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V586000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 9, 2019
- Owners notified
- Oct 18, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 26,584
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 2, 2018 to Jul 21, 2019
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
- Maker's own recall number
- 2019090010
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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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.