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Recall 17V-247

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recalled the 2013 Mercedes-Benz R320: Engine; Electrical system (software).

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-247
Reported
April 11, 2017
Vehicles affected
1 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

If the engine and fuel pump after not shut off after a crash, there would be an increased risk of a fire.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles