MERCEDES BENZ R320 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V247000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | R320 | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-06-05 | 2017-04-11 | 2017-04-13 |
Production Dates: 2017-10-17 - 2017-10-17
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling one 2013 R320 4MATIC CDI vehicle equipped with a six-cylinder diesel engine. In the event of a crash where the primary communication pathway between the air bag control unit and the engine control unit is damaged, the supplementary communication pathway may not shut off the engine or fuel pump.
If the engine and fuel pump after not shut off after a crash, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
MBUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will update the engine control unit with new software, free of charge. The recall began by early June 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at1-800-367-6372.
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.
