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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large

Compact

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas V6

Displacement

3.5L/211

3.0L/183

Fuel System

EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

268 @ 6200

228 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

248 @ 4700

221 @ 2700 - 5000

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

411

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.30

5.10

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.90

2.78

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

1.75

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.25

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

0.81

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.15

4.63

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.69

3.07

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3610 lbs

3527 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link Strut

Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

3-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

0.94 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.59 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.7 x -TBD- in

11.6 x 1.26 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.6 x -TBD- in

11.8 x 0.86 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17 x 7.0 in

17 x 7.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

17 x 7.0 in

17 x 8.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

17 x 7.0 in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55R17

P225/45R17

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R17

P245/40R17

Spare Tire Size

P215/55R17

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

28 MPG

26 (2008) MPG

Cruising Range - City

351.50 mi

313.20 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

19 MPG

18 (2008) MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

23 MPG

21 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

518.00 mi

452.40 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

18.5 gal

17.4 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.0

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.22

2.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

36.9 ft

35.6 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

106.9 ft³

88.2 ft³

Front Head Room

38.9 in

37.1 in

Front Leg Room

41.3 in

41.7 in

Front Shoulder Room

59.4 in

54.7 in

Front Hip Room

55.8 in

52.3 in

Second Head Room

37.5 in

36.9 in

Second Leg Room

40.9 in

33.4 in

Second Shoulder Room

58.2 in

55.0 in

Second Hip Room

56.2 in

54.9 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

111.0 in

108.7 in

Length, Overall

197.2 in

182.3 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

72.8 in

69.7 in

Height, Overall

58.5 in

56.3 in

Track Width, Front

62.2 in

60.4 in

Track Width, Rear

61.6 in

59.6 in

Min Ground Clearance

5.3 in

4.1 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

14.4 ft³

12.4 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

100 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

Feature

MECHANICAL

3.5L DOHC EFI 24-valve V6 engine.

Dual variable valve timing w/intelligence.

6-speed automatic ECT-i transmission w/OD & sequential shift.

Front wheel drive.

Battery saver.

MacPherson strut front suspension w/stabilizer bar.

Dual-link MacPherson strut rear suspension w/stabilizer bar.

Engine speed-sensing variable-assist pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes.

Dual rear exhaust

6-Speed manual transmission.

3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine.

Rear wheel drive.

Independent 3-link front suspension -inc: anti-dive geometry, coil springs over gas shocks.

Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension -inc: separate coil springs, gas shocks.

Lower sport suspension -inc: sport shocks, sport springs.

Front/rear stabilizer bar.

Pwr rack & pinion steering.

4-wheel anti-lock disc brake system (ABS) w/brake assist.

Pwr perforated & ventilated front & ventilated rear disc brakes.

Polished chrome exhaust tips

EXTERIOR

17" aluminum wheels.

P215/55R17 tires.

Full size spare tire w/alloy wheel.

Pwr tilt/slide moonroof w/sliding sunshade.

Color-keyed bumpers.

High intensity discharge (HID) headlamps w/auto on/off feature, auto leveling.

Integrated fog lamps.

High solar energy-absorbing (HSEA) glass.

Heated color-keyed pwr electrochromic mirrors -inc: memory, integrated puddle lamps, turn signals, memory.

Rain-sensing washer-linked windshield wipers.

Chrome door handles

17" 7-dual-spoke aluminum wheels -inc: 17" x 7.5" front, 17" x 8.5" rear.

P225/45R17 front & P245/40R17 rear all-season performance tires.

Pwr tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof w/1-touch open/close.

AMG front air dam w/mesh air intakes, side skirts & rear apron.

Halogen headlamps w/selectable light-sensing.

Front halogen fog lamps.

Single rear red fog lamp.

Pwr heated mirrors

ENTERTAINMENT

JBL Synthesis AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer -inc: MP3/WMA capability, aux input jack, 360-watt amplifier, Bluetooth, (12) speakers, satellite radio pre-wire.

In-glass diversity antenna

AM/FM/Weatherband radio w/CD-player -inc: MP3 capability, (8) speakers, Bluetooth interface for hands-free phone, auxiliary audio input jack

INTERIOR

Multi-adjustable leather heated/ventilated pwr front bucket seats w/driver pwr lumbar, driver pwr cushion extension, driver memory.

Leather-trimmed 60/40 split reclining rear seats -inc: center armrest w/cup holders, locking pass-through.

Adjustable headrests for all seating positions.

Front center console storage area -inc: sliding armrest, dual cup holders, coin holder.

Wood-grain & leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio & climate controls.

Optitron instrumentation -inc: tachometer, coolant temp.

Multi-function information display -inc: message, audio, climate control, outside temp, trip computer.

Direct tire pressure monitor system.

Digital clock.

Pwr windows -inc: front auto-touch control, jam protection, retained pwr.

Pwr door locks w/anti-lockout feature.

Smart Key system -inc: push-button start, remote illuminated entry w/puddle lamps.

Pwr trunk & fuel-filler door releases.

Cruise control.

HD rear defogger w/timer.

Dual-zone automatic climate control w/air filtration, rear seat vents.

HomeLink universal transceiver.

(2) 12-volt aux pwr outlets.

Wood-grain & leather-wrapped shift knob.

Wood-grain style interior trim.

Aluminum door scuff plates.

Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass.

Pwr rear sunshade.

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors.

Front/rear reading lamps.

Illuminated entry w/fade-out exit system.

Trunk cargo net

MB-Tex seat trim.

8-way pwr front sport seats -inc: adjustable lumbar support, active adjustable head restraints.

Front/rear floor mats.

3-spoke leather-wrapped sport steering wheel w/multi-function controls.

Tilt/telescopic steering column.

Instrumentation -inc: fuel & coolant temp gauge, clock, tachometer.

5" central controller display w/retractable cover.

Multi-function display in instrument cluster -inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, oil level check, digital speedometer, audio status, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings.

Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System display.

Pwr windows w/1-touch up/down.

SmartKey infrared remote -inc: trunk open, windows & sunroof open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock, programmable auto-lock.

Cruise control.

Anti-theft alarm system.

Engine immobilizer.

Automatic dual-zone climate control -inc: dust & pollen filters, tunnel mode w/1-touch closing of all windows, sun sensor.

Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff.

Front/rear cupholders.

Auxiliary pwr outlet.

Aluminum trim.

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors.

Night security illumination.

Aluminum shift knob

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD).

Driver & front passenger advanced airbags -inc: occupant sensor.

Driver & front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags.

Front & rear side curtain airbags.

Driver knee airbag.

3-point seatbelts for all passenger seating positions w/front adjustable shoulder belt anchors.

Outboard front seatbelt pretensioners w/force limiters.

Vehicle stability control.

Traction control.

Internal trunk-release handle.

Child protector rear door locks.

Daytime running lights.

Side-impact door beams.

Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column.

Front/rear crumple zones.

Child restraint system w/rear seat lower anchors, tether anchor brackets

Electronic stability program (ESP).

Programmable daytime running lamps w/auto override.

Driver & front passenger dual-stage air bags w/front passenger adaptive feature.

Front passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS).

Front/rear window curtain airbags.

Side-impact airbags.

3-point driver & front passenger shoulder belts -inc: height adjustment, emergency tensioning device, adaptive belt force limiter.

Rear 3-point seat belts -inc: outboard emergency tensioning device, outboard belt force limiter, outboard automatic height adjustment.

Outboard rear universal lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH).

Child safety rear door locks.

Tire pressure monitoring system

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
4.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.

Corrosion Years:
4.

Corrosion Miles/km:
50,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V388000.

Mfg's Report Date:
OCT 05, 2009.

Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
3800000.

Summary:
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT..

Consequence:
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH..

Remedy:
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES TO REMOVE ANY DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT AND NOT REPLACE IT WITH ANY OTHER FLOOR MAT PENDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODEL-SPECIFIC REMEDIES. TOYOTA WILL MAIL A SECOND NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES NOTIFYING THEM OF THE FREE REMEDY WHEN IT IS AVAILABLE. THE FIRST NOTICE IS EXPECTED TO BE MAILED DURING OCTOBER 2009 AND TOYOTA WILL ADVISE NHTSA OF THE ESTIMATED DATE WHEN THE REMEDY PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V035000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JAN 26, 2010.

Component:
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
271417.

Summary:
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS..

Consequence:
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CERTIFICATION LABEL, THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL, AND THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION (ADDENDUM) LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V036000.

Mfg's Report Date:
OCT 01, 2009.

Component:
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
153418.

Summary:
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 SIENNA PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS..

Consequence:
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION (ADDENDUM) LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-954-420-2000..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V036000.

Mfg's Report Date:
February 3, 2010.

Component:
EQUIPMENT.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
153,418.

Summary:
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS..

Consequence:
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V035000.

Mfg's Report Date:
February 3, 2010.

Component:
EQUIPMENT.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
271,417.

Summary:
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS..

Consequence:
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
14V743000.

Mfg's Report Date:
November 19, 2014.

Component:
SEATS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
3,233.

Summary:
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring..

Consequence:
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant..

Remedy:
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226..

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..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V396000.

Mfg's Report Date:
June 2, 2016.

Component:
SEATS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
7,749.

Summary:
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed..

Consequence:
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire..

Remedy:
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B..

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.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
17V177000.

Mfg's Report Date:
March 14, 2017.

Component:
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
51.

Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles. Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash..

Consequence:
If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash..

Remedy:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372..

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..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
17V017000.

Mfg's Report Date:
January 10, 2017.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
103,406.

Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C300 4Matic, C250, C250 Coupe, C350, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK350, SLS AMG Cabrio, and SLS AMG Coupe vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above MBUSA is recalling certain 2009 C300 4Matic, C300, C350 and C63 AMG vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "....

Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag modules, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be sent an interim notification starting in February 2017. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

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..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
14V177000.

Mfg's Report Date:
APR 11, 2014.

Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
252,867.

Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011. In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights..

Consequence:
Dimming or failure of the tail lights reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping or turning, increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be sent an interim notification in June 2014. A second letter will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be in August or September 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372..

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..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V081000.

Mfg's Report Date:
FEB 11, 2016.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
711,266.

Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2006-2007 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture..

Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. A notification schedule has not yet been provided. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403..

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..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V363000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 26, 2016.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
199,705.

Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350, GLK350 4-Matic and E350 Coupe vehicles, 2011 SLS AMG, E350 Convertible, E550 Coupe and E550 Convertible vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, MBUSA is recalling certain model year 2008 C300 Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan and C300 4-Matic Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally s....

Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be sent an interim notification in July 2016. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691..

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..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
18V043000.

Mfg's Report Date:
January 10, 2018.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
132,167.

Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013 C250, C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK250 Bluetec 4Matic, GLK350, SLS Coupe, SLS AMG GT Coupe, and SLS Roadster vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, MBUSA is recalling certain 2010 C300, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, E350 Coupe, E550 Coupe, GLK350, and GLK350 4Matic vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." MBUSA is also ....

Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. Parts are currently not available. Owners will be sent an interim notification starting in February 2018. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691..

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.

News - Crash Test Results

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Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
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Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

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Side Driver:
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Side Rear Passenger:
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Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

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