MERCEDES BENZ GLC 300 2016: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : GLC 300 | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2016-02-08 - 2016-05-18 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V603000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-10-11 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-08-16 | Date Added to Database: 2016-08-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2016090002 | ||
| Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 62 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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. |
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