Category: Recalls

Check Pano Roof Bonding, Rework TBA 18V912 PEND 156 PRF BND if Necessary – 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V912
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components VISIBILITY, AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 13

 

Sunroof Bonding may Allow Water to Leak in

Water leaking into the vehicle from around the sunroof may affect the electrical contacts of the window air bag, potentially causing the window air bag to not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles. The sunroof bonding may allow water to leak into the vehicle.

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2018120025 – Update ESP Software – 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V909
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components PARKING BRAKE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 675

 

Parking Brake may Remain Engaged

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

 

Summary

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.

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Active Steering Assist Hands-off Detection – 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V910
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components LANE DEPARTURE, STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 6,200

 

Active Driving System may not Detect Hands Off

If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver’s inattention may increase the risk of crash.

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018 S450 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Coupe, S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, Maybach S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC, S63 AMG and S63 AMG 4MATIC Cabrio vehicles. The Hands-off-Detection system may malfunction, causing the Active Steering Assist system to remain engaged despite the driver’s hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.

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Active Steering Assist HoD – 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V908
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 5,754

 

Active Steering Assist System May Remain Engaged

If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver’s inattention may increase the risk of crash.

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG S63 4MATIC coupe, AMG S63 4MATIC sedan, AMG S63 4MATIC Cabriolet, S450 4MATIC sedan, S560 4MATIC coupe, S560 4MATIC sedan, and Maybach S560 4MATIC vehicles. Due to an incorrect steering boot installation, the Active Steering Assist system may remain engaged despite the driver’s hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.

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Passenger Airbag Software – 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V905
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 779

 

Passenger Airbag may not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208

A delay in the air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC63 AMG Coupe, GLC63S AMG Coupe, and GLC63 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the frontal air bag may have a delayed deployment for certain unbelted front seat passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”

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