MERCEDES BENZ AMG E53 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V761000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | AMG E53 | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-04-12 | 2018-10-29 | 2018-11-01 |
Production Dates: 2017-12-07 - 2018-10-19
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2019030012
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 119
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
