16 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Posted on: 2016-10-19
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2017 e300 sedan and e300 sedan 4matic vehicles manufactured december 10, 2015, to june 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear bench seat frame may contact and damage the wiring harness for the fuel pump, fuel tank pressure sensor or fuel level gauge.
Consequence
Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa has notified owners, and dealers will modify the routing of the affected wiring harness, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 28, 2016. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Posted on: 2016-10-19
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2017 e300 sedan and e300 sedan 4matic vehicles manufactured december 10, 2015, to june 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear bench seat frame may contact and damage the wiring harness for the fuel pump, fuel tank pressure sensor or fuel level gauge.
Consequence
Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa has notified owners, and dealers will modify the routing of the affected wiring harness, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 28, 2016. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2017-02-24
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2015-2017 c300 4matic, c300, cla250, cla250 4matic and cla45 amg vehicles, 2017 c300 4matic cabrio, c300 4matic coupe, c300 cabrio, c300 coupe, e300, e300 4matic, e400 4matic wagon, e43 amg 4matic, gla250, gla250 4matic and glc300 4matic coupe vehicles and 2016 c350e and glc300 vehicles and 2016-2017 c450 4matic amg sport and glc300 4matic vehicles. In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated attempts of the starter motor attempting to start the vehicle.
Consequence
If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. Parts to remedy the vehicles are not currently available. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning in late march 2017. Owners will be mailed a follow up notice when remedy parts are available, currently expected to be in july 2017. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2017-02-24
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2015-2017 c300 4matic, c300, cla250, cla250 4matic and cla45 amg vehicles, 2017 c300 4matic cabrio, c300 4matic coupe, c300 cabrio, c300 coupe, e300, e300 4matic, e400 4matic wagon, e43 amg 4matic, gla250, gla250 4matic and glc300 4matic coupe vehicles and 2016 c350e and glc300 vehicles and 2016-2017 c450 4matic amg sport and glc300 4matic vehicles. In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated attempts of the starter motor attempting to start the vehicle.
Consequence
If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. Parts to remedy the vehicles are not currently available. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning in late march 2017. Owners will be mailed a follow up notice when remedy parts are available, currently expected to be in july 2017. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Posted on: 2016-10-19
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2017 e300 sedan and e300 sedan 4matic vehicles manufactured december 10, 2015, to june 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear bench seat frame may contact and damage the wiring harness for the fuel pump, fuel tank pressure sensor or fuel level gauge.
Consequence
Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa has notified owners, and dealers will modify the routing of the affected wiring harness, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 28, 2016. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
DEFECT #6 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Posted on: 2016-10-19
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2017 e300 sedan and e300 sedan 4matic vehicles manufactured december 10, 2015, to june 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear bench seat frame may contact and damage the wiring harness for the fuel pump, fuel tank pressure sensor or fuel level gauge.
Consequence
Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa has notified owners, and dealers will modify the routing of the affected wiring harness, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 28, 2016. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
DEFECT #7 - AIR BAGS: PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2017-02-09
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 e300, e300 4matic, and e43 amg vehicles. The front passenger occupant detection control unit may have been incorrectly installed. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be misclassified. For example, an adult may be misclassified as a child seat, causing the front passenger air bag to be deactivated in the event of a crash.
Consequence
If the passenger front air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of a injury.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the pressure hose of the seat occupancy detection control unit and replace the pressure hose and seat occupancy detection mat if necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 2017. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
DEFECT #8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Posted on: 2017-04-12
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 e300 and e300 4matic vehicles. The software for the widescreen instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster to not display anything on vehicle on startup, or the display may reset while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, control and displays.
Consequence
Without the instrument cluster displaying important information such as the vehicle's speed, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in late may 2017. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
DEFECT #9 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2017-04-12
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 e300 and e300 4matic vehicles. The software for the widescreen instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster to not display anything on vehicle on startup, or the display may reset while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, control and displays.
Consequence
Without the instrument cluster displaying important information such as the vehicle's speed, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in late may 2017. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
DEFECT #10 - AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER)
Posted on: 2017-02-09
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 e300, e300 4matic, and e43 amg vehicles. The front passenger occupant detection control unit may have been incorrectly installed. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be misclassified. For example, an adult may be misclassified as a child seat, causing the front passenger air bag to be deactivated in the event of a crash.
Consequence
If the passenger front air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of a injury.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the pressure hose of the seat occupancy detection control unit and replace the pressure hose and seat occupancy detection mat if necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 2017. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
DEFECT #11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Posted on: 2017-04-12
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 e300 and e300 4matic vehicles. The software for the widescreen instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster to not display anything on vehicle on startup, or the display may reset while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, control and displays.
Consequence
Without the instrument cluster displaying important information such as the vehicle's speed, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall began late may 2017. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
DEFECT #12 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2017-04-12
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 e300 and e300 4matic vehicles. The software for the widescreen instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster to not display anything on vehicle on startup, or the display may reset while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, control and displays.
Consequence
Without the instrument cluster displaying important information such as the vehicle's speed, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall began late may 2017. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
DEFECT #13 - STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Posted on: 2017-09-20
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling one 2017 c43 amg, one e300 4matic sedan, one glc300, and one e43 amg 4matic sedan. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.
Consequence
The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin november 10, 2017. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
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.
DEFECT #14 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 2018-03-08
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 e300 4matic, e300, and e43 amg vehicles fitted with led headlights. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 3, 2018. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
DEFECT #15 - STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Posted on: 2017-11-16
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 e300, s65 amg coupe, s550, s65 amg cabriolet, s550 cabriolet, s550e, s65 amg, and mercedes-maybach s600 vehicles. A transistor within the power steering control unit may overheat resulting in the power steering system being disabled.
Consequence
If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering rack, replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in january 2018. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
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.
DEFECT #16 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 2018-05-01
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 mercedes-benz e300 4matic, e300, e43 amg, and e400 vehicles. The headlight horizontal adjustment screws on these vehicles may not be properly sealed behind a non-removable sealing cap to keep headlights from being readjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
If the headlight's horizontal aim is altered, a misaimed headlight may lead to an insufficiently illuminated roadway, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will retrofit the sealing caps for the headlights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in june 2018. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2018050012.
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.