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NHTSARecalled Oct 15, 2018 · #18V725000

Starter Battery has Exposed Positive Cable

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabrio, E300, E300 4Matic, C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe and C300 Cabrio vehicles. The cover for the starter battery may not cover the live positive electrical wire, and in certain crashes, the vehicle's strut brace may deform and short circuit the battery. If the battery is shorted, the emergency door unlocking would be deactivated for an outside responder and the short circuit could increase the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Starter Battery has Exposed Positive Cable
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive pole cover, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018110002.

View the official CPSC notice