Category: Recalls

Electrical Power Bars in Pre-Fuse Box may be Loose – 2018 Mercedes-Benz & Mercedes-Maybach

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V407
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,701

 

Electrical Power Bars in Pre-Fuse Box may be Loose

If the power bars are not properly secured, it can cause higher electrical resistance increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, an intermittent contact between the power bars could lead to a loss of vehicle functions. The engine operation, the seat belt functions and the instrument cluster could be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash and injuries.

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S560 and S560 4Matic and Mercedes S450 4Matic, S450, S560, S560 4Matic, and S560 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. The electrical power bars inside the pre-fuse box in the trunk may not have been secured properly.

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2017110012 – ESP Software Update – 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V713
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number of Units Affected 8,043

 

Cruise Control may not Disengage

Increased braking effort and/or shifting to neutral would be needed to stop the vehicle, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 G550 4Matic, G63 AMG, and G65 AMG vehicles. A malfunction of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), while Distronic Plus is engaged, may cause the engine to not reduce power, regardless of the vehicle’s speed, driving situation or brake application.

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2017110009 – Panoramic Roof Panel Bonding – 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V715
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 9,379

 

Sun Roof Panels may Detach

If the sun roof panels detach from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury for following traffic.

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, and GLC43 AMG vehicles. The fixed panoramic sun roof frontal and side plastic panels may have insufficient bonding, allowing the panels to separate during vehicle operation.

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Transmission Support Mounting Bolts may be Loose – 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V335
Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 7,433

 

Transmission Support Mounting Bolts may be Loose

Damage to the driveshaft could cause a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The transmission support may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle body, potentially resulting in damage to the driveshaft.

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Missing Welds – 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 & 3500

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V288
Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 153

 

Missing Welds

If the missing welds affect body strength, there may be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

 

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles may be missing spot welds on the front side wall, connecting the door portal to the hinge reinforcements in the A-pillar area, possibly affecting vehicle strength in a crash.

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