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NHTSARecalled 2018-10-29

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Is my product affected?

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450; 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300; 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450; 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43; 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53; 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53; 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550; 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ G63

  • Brand MERCEDES-BENZ

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling certain 2019 model year vehicles including C300, C43 AMG, CLS450, CLS53 AMG, E450, E53 AMG, G550, and G63 AMG models. The Central Powertrain Controller (CPC) control unit could reset while driving, which could cause the engine to stall and increase the risk of a crash.

To remedy this issue, MBUSA will notify owners and dealers will update the CPC control unit software at no charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Affected consumers should contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2019030012 to have their vehicle serviced.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

What should I do?

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the CPC control unit software, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019030012.

Details from the source

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic, C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG Coupe, CLS450, CLS450 4Matic, CLS53 AMG 4Matic, E53 AMG 4Matic, E450 4Matic, E450 4Matic Coupe, E53 AMG 4Matic Coupe, G550, and G63 AMG vehicles. The Central Powertrain Controller (CPC) control unit could reset while driving, possibly causing an engine stall.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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