Recall 17V247000

ENGINE

Report Date
20170411
Component
ENGINE
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 MERCEDES BENZ R320

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