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NHTSA recall 18V725000

Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

Mercedes-Benz C 300 and 1 more

Reported Oct 15, 20184,073 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2018110002Built Aug 22, 2017 – Nov 23, 2017

The defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabrio, E300, E300 4Matic, C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe and C300 Cabrio vehicles. The cover for the starter battery may not cover the live positive electrical wire, and in certain crashes, the vehicle's strut brace may deform and short circuit the battery.

The risk

If the battery is shorted, the emergency door unlocking would be deactivated for an outside responder and the short circuit could increase the risk of a fire.

The remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive pole cover, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018110002.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes-Benz C 300
2018
Mercedes-Benz E 300
2018

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.