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2020030010 – Update Transmission Control Unit Software – 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

  TO: Mercedes-Benz Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers FROM:  Gregory Gunther, Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance and Analysis, Engineering Services RE: Service Campaign Launch Notification Update Transmission Control Unit Software MY16-18 463 (G-Class) DATE: March 20, 2020   IMPORTANT SERVICE CAMPAIGN INFORMATION Please see the attached documents related to the campaign … Read more

Passenger Occupant Classification System “OCS” Detection – 2015-2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

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2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

December 16, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V892000 Improperly Calibrated OCS In the event of a crash, if the air bag does not deploy as designed, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of an injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V892 Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Components AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected 129   Summary Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) … Read more

Vehicle Position for Emergency Call – 2013-2017 Mercedes-Benz

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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

November 1, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V787000 Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V787 Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Components COMMUNICATION Potential Number of Units Affected 24,226   Summary Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that … Read more

VS2SITZAB – Backup Battery Opening Exposed – 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris

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2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris

October 8, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V715000 Backup Battery Opening Exposed If conductive material, such as metal, unintentionally drops into the opening and contacts the terminals on the battery, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V715 Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected 15,160   … Read more

Mounting of the Tailgate Spoiler – 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Station Wagon

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2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Station Wagon

September 23, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V676000 Rear Spoiler May Detach If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V676 Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Components STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected 4,765   Summary Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 E450 4MATIC Wagon, 2017-2018 … Read more