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Recall 18V-909

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recalled the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 1 other model: Electrical system (software); Parking brake.

At a glance

Campaign number
18V-909
Reported
December 19, 2018
Vehicles affected
675 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA,LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2019 C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, C300 4MATIC, C300 4MATIC Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 4MATIC Cabrio, and C300 vehicles. After parking and exiting the vehicle, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software may prevent the electronic parking brake from being disengaged when returning to the vehicle, unless the ESP system is deactivated.

The risk

Driving the vehicle with the ESP system deactivated could increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will update the ESP system software, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-[removed]. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2018120025.

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