Recall 16V603000

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Report Date
20160816
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLC 300 SUV, GLC 300 4Matic SUV, C300 Sedan and C300 4Matic vehicles manufactured February 8, 2016, to May 18, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) control unit that may have been damaged before being installed.

Safety Consequence

A damaged ESP control unit may inadvertently activate the stability control altering the vehicle's path. Additionally, the electronic parking brake may not function. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ESP Hydraulic control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 MERCEDES BENZ C300
2016 MERCEDES BENZ GLC300

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.