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VehicleMar 18, 202222 affected

Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting

What is wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles. Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair. This can result in various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions, including stability and traction control.

What could happen

Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040003.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
22V168000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Mar 18, 2022
Owners notified
May 3, 2022
Vehicles or items affected
22
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
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Part
Exterior lighting › Lighting control module › Software; Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM) › Software; Electronic stability control (esc) › Control module › Software
Maker's own recall number
2022040003

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.nhtsa.gov.

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