MERCEDES BENZ SLK350 2008: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V168000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | SLK350 | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-03-18 | 2022-03-21 |
Production Dates: 2005-10-31 - 2008-02-12
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2022040003
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles. Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair. This can result in various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions, including stability and traction control.
Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040003.
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.nhtsa.gov.
