NHTSA Campaign 18V761000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Oct 29, 2018 · 119 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43 2019 119
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53 2019 119
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53 2019 119
MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 2019 119
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450 2019 119
MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 2019 119
MERCEDES-BENZ G 550 2019 119
MERCEDES-BENZ G63 2019 119

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V761000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.