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NHTSARecalled 2018-12-19

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Is my product affected?

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300; 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43

  • Brand MERCEDES-BENZ

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

What happened

Mercedes-Benz USA 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. 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. Driving with the ESP system deactivated could increase the risk of a crash.

Mercedes has notified owners and will update the ESP system software at dealers free of charge, with the recall beginning January 29, 2019. Affected consumers should contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and may reference Mercedes recall number 2018120025.

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

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

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

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