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NHTSARecalled Aug 16, 2016 · #16V603000

Damaged Electronic Stability Control Unit

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Vehicle safety defect

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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. 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.

Product details

Product
Damaged Electronic Stability Control Unit
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model numbers
2016 GLC, C300
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice