Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2017
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 38 safety recalls made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 18, 2017
(Campaign #: 2018010009)
Door May Not Lock/ FMVSS 206
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLS450, GLE63S 4Matic, GLS63 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65 AMG, S550, Mercedes-Maybach S600, Mercedes-Maybach S550 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE63S 4Matic Coupe, 2017-2018 GLS550 4Matic, S550 4Matic, 2018 S450, and S63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The rear passenger door on the driver side may indicate that it is locked, when it may not be. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
NHTSA ID: 17V816000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 8,700
Consequence Summary:
If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left rear door lock, replacing 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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.61
December 18, 2017
(Campaign #: 2018010010)
Incorrect Tire Label on B-Pillar/FMVSS 101
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes GLE 550e 4MATIC vehicles. The tire pressure label on the B-pillar lists incorrect seating capacity and front and rear tire dimension information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FVMSS) number 101, "Tire Selection and Rims."
NHTSA ID: 17V828000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 64
Consequence Summary:
Applying incorrectly sized tires to the vehicle will affect the speedometer reading, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tire pressure label, replacing 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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 68.75
December 18, 2017
(Campaign #: 2017120018)
Seat Belt May Bind, Causing Slack
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, AMG GT R, AMG GT C and AMG GT S vehicles. The seat belts may bind within the guidance loops possibly causing slack in the seat belts.
NHTSA ID: 17V826000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,263
Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt binds, slack may develop through occupant movement which may lead to increased personal injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the seat belt guides, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA'S number for this recall is 2017120018.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 62.47
December 18, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Insufficient Low Beam Illumination/FMVSS 108
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC and GLC43 4MATIC vehicles. 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."
NHTSA ID: 17V819000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 8,134
Consequence Summary:
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 January 12, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.36
December 18, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Air Bag Nondeployment or Incorrect Deployment
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 AMG GT & AMG GT-C Roadster and 2018 AMG GT-S & GT Roadster vehicles equipped with AMG Performance Seats. The passenger occupant classification system (OCS) might not function properly, possibly causing the passenger frontal air bag to be incorrectly deactivated or incorrectly activated in the event of a crash.
NHTSA ID: 17V818000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 8
Consequence Summary:
A passenger air bag that is incorrectly activated or deactivated in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury due to potential incorrect airbag deployment or non-deployment.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, and if necessary, replace the passenger seat cushion, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in February 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.5
December 18, 2017
(Campaign #: 2018020010)
Brake Booster May Not Provide Power Assist
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mercedes G550 & G550 4x4 Squared vehicles. The vacuum hose for the brake booster may collapse resulting in increased braking effort.
NHTSA ID: 17V817000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 432
Consequence Summary:
Increased braking effort may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum hose, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in March 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018020010.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.56
November 14, 2017
(Campaign #: 2017110012)
Cruise Control may not Disengage
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.
NHTSA ID: 17V713000
Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
# of Units Affected: 8,043
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ESP control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017110012.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.77
November 14, 2017
(Campaign #: 2017120009)
Power Steering may Malfunction and be Disabled
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.
NHTSA ID: 17V714000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 72
Consequence Summary:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.11
November 14, 2017
(Campaign #: 2017110009)
Sun Roof Panels may Detach
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.
NHTSA ID: 17V715000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 9,379
Consequence Summary:
If the sun roof panels detach from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury for following traffic.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding on the sun roof panels, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017110009.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.55
October 17, 2017
(Campaign #: 2018020002)
Excess Insulation Impairing Air Bag Deployment
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG Coupe, GLE63S AMG and GLE63S AMG Coupe, and 2017 GLS450 4Matic, GLE550 4Matic, and GLE63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. These vehicles may have excess bulkhead insulation extending into the lower windshield area, possibly affecting the windshield bonding and the full protective function of the passenger's frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
NHTSA ID: 17V655000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 3,620
Consequence Summary:
If the passenger's frontal air bag does not function as designed in the event of a crash, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove any excess bulkhead insulation and rework the windshield bonding, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters will be mailed in December 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available in late January 2018. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018020002. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.28
October 16, 2017
(Campaign #: 2017100009)
Incorrectly Adjusted Low Beam Headlight/FMVSS 108
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLA250 4Matic vehicles. The low beam headlight settings on these vehicles may deviate from the required specification, reducing the range of light. 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."
NHTSA ID: 17V653000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 8
Consequence Summary:
Reduced headlight range can affect visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA owns the affected vehicles. Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017100009.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.5
October 16, 2017
(Campaign #: 2017110002)
Rear Axle Mounting Flange may Fracture
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 C63 AMG, 2015-2017 C63S and 2017 C63S AMG Coupe and C63 AMG Cabrio vehicles. The rear axle differential mounting flange may fracture from repeated aggressive launches.
NHTSA ID: 17V654000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 2,098
Consequence Summary:
A fractured rear axle mounting flange can cause the rear differential to become misaligned, possibly resulting in failure of the driveshaft and a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's stability system software and chassis control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2017. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017110002. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.75
October 6, 2017
(Campaign #: 2017110011)
Inadvertent Driver Air Bag Deployment
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350 4Matic Coupe, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, 2016-2017 C350e, C43 AMG, 2015 C400 4Matic, 2016-2018 C63 AMG, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, 2017-2018 C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C43 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, GLC300 4Matic Coupe, GLC43 AMG, GLC43 AMG Coupe, 2014 E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabriolet, E400 Hybrid, 2015-2017 E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, 2014-2017 E550 Coupe, E550 Cabriolet, B250e, 2014-2016 E250 BlueTec, E63 AMG 4Matic Wagon, 2012-2013 E350 BlueTec, 2012-2016 E350, E350 4Matic, 2015-2016 E400, E400 4Matic, 2012 E63 AMG, 2014-2015 E250 4Matic BlueTec, 2013-2016 E350 Wagon, 2017 GLC300d 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
NHTSA ID: 17V627000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 495,290
Consequence Summary:
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.31
September 19, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loss of Power Steering Assist
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.
NHTSA ID: 17V574000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 4
Consequence Summary:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75
August 14, 2017
(Campaign #: 2017090005)
ECU Software May Cause Engine Shut Down
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GLE43 Coupe, and 2017 AMG GLE43 vehicles. The engine control unit and transmission control unit software may have compatibility conflicts and cause the engine to shut-down while the driver brakes to a stop, or accelerates following an ECO start.
NHTSA ID: 17V506000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 12,322
Consequence Summary:
If the engine shuts down, there is increased the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission control unit software, free of charge. The recall begin September 18, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.55
July 16, 2017
(Campaign #: 2017080009)
Parking Brake Cable may Loosen
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 smart fortwo vehicles. In these vehicles, the lock nut that secures the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever may loosen over time, resulting in increased parking brake lever travel before the parking brake engages.
NHTSA ID: 17V448000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 5,061
Consequence Summary:
As the parking brake lever travel increases, the holding force may decrease to a point where the vehicle is no longer safely secured in all parking situations, allowing the vehicle to unexpectedly move when parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake cable lock nut, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2017. Owners may contact smart customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.6
July 14, 2017
(Campaign #: 2017090002)
Left Front Axle Steering Knuckle may Fail
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 smart fortwo and smart fortwo Cabriolet vehicles. Casting imperfections may result in the failure of the left front axle steering knuckle.
NHTSA ID: 17V447000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 110
Consequence Summary:
Failure of the left front axle steering knuckle could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle steering knuckle, replacing any from the affected batch, free of charge. The recall October 13, 2017. Owners may contact smart customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.45
May 9, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Brakes may Drag and Overheat
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015 SLK 250, 2016 SLK 350, 2016-2017 SLC 300, and 2017 SLC 43 AMG vehicles. In these vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) system software may incorrectly keep the brakes slightly applied.
NHTSA ID: 17V308000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 5,818
Consequence Summary:
If brake pads are constantly applied over long periods of driving, the brake components may heat up, affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the dragging brakes may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the ESC system, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.62
April 12, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Steering Coupling Bolt may be Loose
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 C250, C300 4MATIC, GLK250 4MATIC BLUETEC and GLK350 vehicles, 2013 C250 Coupe, C350, C350 4MATIC Coupe, C350 Coupe and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles, and 2013-2015 GLK350 4MATIC vehicles. The steering coupling connecting bolt may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a loss of steering.
NHTSA ID: 17V252000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 168
Consequence Summary:
A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling connecting bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 77.98
April 11, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Engine may not Shut Off after a Crash
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2013 R320 4MATIC CDI vehicle equipped with a six-cylinder diesel engine. In the event of a crash where the primary communication pathway between the air bag control unit and the engine control unit is damaged, the supplementary communication pathway may not shut off the engine or fuel pump.
NHTSA ID: 17V247000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
If the engine and fuel pump after not shut off after a crash, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will update the engine control unit with new software, free of charge. The recall began by early June 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
April 11, 2017
(Campaign #: 2017050013)
Possible Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, E400 4Matic Coupe, GL63 AMG, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic and GLE63S AMG Coupe 4Matic vehicles, 2017 E300 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles, and 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic BlueTec, GL450 4Matic, and GL550 4Matic vehicles. The affected vehicles have an electric power steering connector that may be insufficiently sealed, allowing water to enter the control unit.
NHTSA ID: 17V241000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 58,323
Consequence Summary:
If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 30, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.55
April 11, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loss of Electric Power Steering Assistance
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 C300 vehicles. The electrical contacts for the power steering electric motor may not have been properly welded, possibly resulting in a loss of electrical contact.
NHTSA ID: 17V243000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 3
Consequence Summary:
A loss of electrical contact will cause the electric power steering assist to deactivate, 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 began June 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
April 11, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loss of Instrument Cluster Display/FMVSS 101
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."
NHTSA ID: 17V245000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 15
Consequence Summary:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
April 11, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Function Properly
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4Matic, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Coupe, C43 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, C63S Cabrio, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, GLC43 AMG, S550, S550 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65, Mercedes-Maybach S550 4Matic, and Mercedes-Maybach S600 vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
NHTSA ID: 17V251000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 12,743
Consequence Summary:
If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
April 11, 2017
(Campaign #: 2017060004)
Incorrect Torque on Steering Coupling
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.(MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles and 2016 G65 AMG vehicles. The steering coupling may have been insufficiently tightened, resulting in the steering connection wearing.
NHTSA ID: 17V250000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 10,832
Consequence Summary:
The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering coupling, free of charge. The remedy is currently unavailable. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.54
April 11, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Roof Spoiler may Detach
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 E300 and 2017 E300 4MATIC vehicles. The affected vehicles have a roof mounted spoiler that may not be properly attached and thus may detach while driving.
NHTSA ID: 17V246000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 411
Consequence Summary:
If the roof-mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing a risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof spoilers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.73
March 16, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Missing Headlight Adjustment Cap/FMVSS 108
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Smart Fortwo vehicles. The horizontal headlight adjustment mechanism on these vehicles may not have been properly sealed off to prevent future adjustment. 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."
NHTSA ID: 17V179000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 2,213
Consequence Summary:
If the headlight can be adjusted horizontally, the headlight may be adjusted outside of the designed specifications, reducing the driver's visibility and potentially blinding oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct sealing caps to prevent the headlights from being adjusted horizontally, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.03
March 14, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Wrong Control Unit Software Installed
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles. Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
NHTSA ID: 17V177000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 51
Consequence Summary:
If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.27
March 14, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Air Bag 'Out-of-Position' Setting/FMVSS 208
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4Matic vehicles. The front passenger air bag may not deploy properly if a front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 17V176000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 65
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash that necessitates air bag deployment, if the air bag does not deploy as intended, there would be an increased risk of occupant injury.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owner's can contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.31
March 14, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Door Opening Cable may Fail/FMVSS 206
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the cable that unlatches the door when the inner door handle is pulled may break if the door is difficult to release, such as could occur after a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
NHTSA ID: 17V178000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 26
Consequence Summary:
If the cable breaks and the door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle after a crash, the occupant is at an increased risk of an injury.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners and dealers will replace the cable that connects the inner door handle and the door lock on all four doors, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.77
February 23, 2017
(Campaign #: 2017080002)
Starting Current Limiter may Overheat
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.
NHTSA ID: 17V114000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 307,629
Consequence Summary:
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. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017080002.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.9
February 8, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Upper Control Arm Connecting Bolt may be Loose
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic Bluetec, GL450 4Matic, and GLE450 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that connects the upper control arm and the axle stub may not have been properly tightened.
NHTSA ID: 17V081000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 37
Consequence Summary:
The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the bolt connecting the upper control arm and the axle stub on the affected vehicles, replacing the upper control arm if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.08
February 8, 2017
(Campaign #: 2017030003)
Passenger Detection System may Disable Air Bag
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.
NHTSA ID: 17V076000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 12,456
Consequence Summary:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.85
February 8, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Center Console may Open in a Crash/FMVSS 201
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE 400 4Matic, GLE 350 4Matic, GLE 350, GLE 550E 4Matic, GLE 63 AMG, GLE 63S AMG, GLE 43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE 63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLS 450 4Matic, GLS 550 4Matic, and GLS 63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. In certain types of crash events, the center console may unlatch, allowing the objects within to fly around the cabin. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
NHTSA ID: 17V077000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 5,882
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, if objects are not secured within the center console, they may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the center console so that it remains latched in a crash, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.82
February 8, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Transmission may not Respond to Shift Lever Input
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4Matic vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged steering column-mounted shift lever module. If the internal circuit board is damaged, moving the shift lever will not select a transmission gear.
NHTSA ID: 17V078000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 73
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle does not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column-mounted shift lever module, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.67
February 8, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Windshield may Detach in a Crash/FMVSS 208, 212
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic and GLS 450 4Matic vehicles. The windshield bonding may be insufficient and, as a result, the windshield may separate from the vehicle in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
NHTSA ID: 17V079000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 4
Consequence Summary:
If the windshield detaches in the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may not be supported properly after it deploys, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 50
February 8, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Certain Front Air Bags may not Deploy in a Crash
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E550 Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, E550 Cabriolet, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 Wagon, GLA250, and GLA250 4Matic vehicles. The pelvis air bag or the front passenger air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite in the event of a crash.
NHTSA ID: 17V080000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 2,112
Consequence Summary:
If the pelvis airbag or the front passenger airbag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.19
January 10, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C300 4Matic, C250, C250 Coupe, C350, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK350, SLS AMG Cabrio, and SLS AMG Coupe vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above MBUSA is recalling certain 2009 C300 4Matic, C300, C350 and C63 AMG vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above MBUSA is recalling certain 2008 C300 4Matic, C300, and C350 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 17V017000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 104,119
Consequence Summary:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification in March 2017. Second notices started going out in October 2018 and continue to be mailed as parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.67
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