Recall 18V761000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Report Date
20181029
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic, C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG Coupe, CLS450, CLS450 4Matic, CLS53 AMG 4Matic, E53 AMG 4Matic, E450 4Matic, E450 4Matic Coupe, E53 AMG 4Matic Coupe, G550, and G63 AMG vehicles. The Central Powertrain Controller (CPC) control unit could reset while driving, possibly causing an engine stall.

Safety Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the CPC control unit software, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019030012.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2019 MERCEDES BENZ AMG C43
2019 MERCEDES BENZ AMG CLS53
2019 MERCEDES BENZ AMG E53
2019 MERCEDES BENZ C 300
2019 MERCEDES BENZ CLS 450
2019 MERCEDES BENZ E 450
2019 MERCEDES BENZ G 550
2019 MERCEDES BENZ G63

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