Category: Recalls

Fuel Hose may Leak in Engine Compartment – 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V837
Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 12,383

 

Fuel Hose may Leak in Engine Compartment

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

 

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel hose in the engine compartment may leak at the lower connecting point of the transition hose, between the underbody fuel line and the Schrader valve and/or where the fuel line connects to the fuel pump.

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Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist – 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC300

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V840
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 7

 

Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist

A loss of electric power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLC300 vehicles. An internal sensor within the electric power steering unit may fail, deactivating the power steering assist.

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Seat Belts Incorrectly Detected as Unfastened – 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, E-Class, & S-Class & Mercedes-Maybach S-Class

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V839
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 5,433

 

Seat Belts Incorrectly Detected as Unfastened

If the seat belt tensioning does not activate in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C43 AMG Coupe, E450 Coupe, E53 AMG Cabriolet, S450, S560, E450 Cabriolet, E450 4Matic Cabriolet, E450 4Matic Coupe, E53 AMG Coupe, S450 4Matic, S560 4Matic, S63 AMG and S65 AMG vehicles and Mercedes-Maybach S650 and S560 4 Matic vehicles. A correctly fastened seatbelt may be inaccurately detected as being unfastened, preventing the seat belt pre-tensioners from activating in the event of a crash.

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Incorrect Display of Passenger Air Bag Status – 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class & 2018-2019 GLC-Class

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V838
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 104,663

 

Incorrect Display of Passenger Air Bag Status

If the passenger air bag is incorrectly displayed as ‘ON’ when it is not, a front seat passenger may be unaware that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C300, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C43 AMG Coupe, C63 S AMG Cabriolet, C350e Plug-In Hybrid, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Coupe, C63 S AMG Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 S AMG, 2018-2019 GLC300 4Matic Coupe, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe, GLC300 4Matic, GLC350e Plug-In Hybrid, GLC43 AMG Coupe, GLC43 AMG, GLC63 S AMG Coupe, and GLC63 AMG vehicles equipped with Audio 20 head units and automatic child seat recognition. The status of the passenger side air bag may not display correctly.

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Update Central Powertrain Control Unit Software – 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe, CLS-Class, G-Class

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V761
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 119

 

Powertrain Control Unit may Reset Causing Stall

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic, C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG Coupe, CLS450, CLS450 4Matic, CLS53 AMG 4Matic, E53 AMG 4Matic, E450 4Matic, E450 4Matic Coupe, E53 AMG 4Matic Coupe, G550, and G63 AMG vehicles. The Central Powertrain Controller (CPC) control unit could reset while driving, possibly causing an engine stall.

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