MERCEDES BENZ C300 2016: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V603000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | C300 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-10-11 | 2016-08-16 | 2016-08-16 |
Production Dates: 2016-02-08 - 2016-05-18
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2016090002
Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 62
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
