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NHTSA recall 18V909000

Electrical system › Software

Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 1 more

Reported Dec 19, 2018675 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2018120025Built Jul 5, 2017 – Nov 26, 2018

The defect

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.

The risk

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

The remedy

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.

Electrical system › SoftwareParking brake

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
2019
Mercedes-Benz C 300
2019

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.