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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Compact

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas V8

Gas V6

Displacement

5.0L/305

3.0L/183

Fuel System

SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

375 @ 6500

228 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

375 @ 3500

221 @ 2700 - 5000

Transmission

Drivetrain

4-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)

4.17

5.10

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.34

2.78

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

1.75

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

1.25

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.81

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.40

4.63

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.54

3.07

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

5697 lbs

3527 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

Double-Wishbone

Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/lower arms

3-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

Four-Wheel

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

14.1 x 1.2 in

11.6 x 1.26 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

13.9 x 0.8 in

11.8 x 0.86 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

20 x 8.5 in

17 x 7.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

20 x 8.5 in

17 x 8.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

20 x 8.5 in

Compact in

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Alloy

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

255/55R20

P225/45R17

Rear Tire Size

255/55R20

P245/40R17

Spare Tire Size

255/55R20

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

18 MPG

26 MPG

Cruising Range - City

331.20 mi

313.20 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

12 MPG

18 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

14 MPG

21 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

496.80 mi

452.40 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

27.6 gal

17.4 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

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

13.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.46

2.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

39.4 ft

35.5 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

41.0 ft

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

88.2 ft³

Front Head Room

39.3 in

37.1 in

Front Leg Room

38.9 in

41.7 in

Front Shoulder Room

61.4 in

54.7 in

Front Hip Room

52.3 in

Second Head Room

38.3 in

36.9 in

Second Leg Room

35.5 in

33.4 in

Second Shoulder Room

60.0 in

55.0 in

Second Hip Room

54.9 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

113.4 in

108.7 in

Length, Overall

195.8 in

182.3 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

80.1 in

69.7 in

Height, Overall

73.9 in

56.3 in

Track Width, Front

64.1 in

60.4 in

Track Width, Rear

64.0 in

59.6 in

Min Ground Clearance

9.1 in

4.1 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

12.4 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

5000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

500 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

7716 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

770 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

Feature

MECHANICAL

5.0L SMPI 32-valve V8 engine.

Electronic throttle control & variable camshaft phasing (VCP).

6-speed automatic CommandShift transmission w/OD -inc: normal, sport & manual shift modes.

2-speed electronic transfer gearbox -inc: shift-on-the-move capability.

Electronically controlled infinitely variable locking center differential.

Permanent 4-wheel drive.

Monocoque integrated body/chassis w/(3) steel subframes.

4-corner electronic air suspension -inc: access, standard, off-road & extended modes.

MacPherson strut front suspension -inc: double-pivot lower arms, gas filled shock absorbers, stabilizer bar.

Double-wishbone rear suspension -inc: gas filled shock absorbers, stabilizer bar.

Terrain Response -inc: (5) manual settings w/adjustments for air suspension, auto gearbox, traction control, electronic brakeforce distribution, hill descent control & locking differential.

Supercharged unique suspension calibration.

Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr ventilated front/rear disc brakes.

Electronic parking brake

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.

Dual exhaust w/chrome tips

EXTERIOR

20" style 9 twin V-spoke alloy wheels.

255/50R20 tires.

Full-size spare tire.

Pwr sunroof -inc: deep-tinted glass, retained accessory pwr, one-touch open/close, anti-trap feature.

3-bar bright finish diamond mesh front grill.

Xenon auto headlamps w/pwr washers.

Puddle & footwell lights.

Front/rear fog lamps.

LED turn signals & brake lamps.

Deep-tinted rear windows.

Auto-dimming folding pwr heated mirrors.

Triple-laminated heated front windscreen.

Variable intermittent front rain sensing windshield wipers.

Intermittent rear window washer/wiper.

Dampened lower tailgate

17" 5-spoke aluminum wheels -inc: 17" x 7.5" front, 17" x 8.5" rear.

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

Temporary spare tire w/steel wheel.

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

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

Auto halogen headlamps w/selectable light-sensing -inc: black inlays.

Front halogen fog lamps.

Single rear red fog lamp.

Pwr heated mirrors w/integrated LED turn signals.

Intermittent wipers

ENTERTAINMENT

720-watt Harman Kardon LOGIC7 audio system -inc: AM/FM stereo, 6-disc CD changer, (14) speakers.

SIRIUS satellite radio.

USB port & iPod port w/iPod integration.

2nd row auxiliary MP3 input jack.

Personal telephone integration system w/Bluetooth connectivity.

Dual glass-mounted antenna system

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

INTERIOR

14-way driver/passenger pwr heated & cooled front bucket seats -inc: pwr lumbar support & seat adjustments.

60/40 split folding heated rear seat w/adjustable head restraints & ski bag.

Upgraded windsor leather -inc: leather seats/door pulls/center console lid.

Cambridge leather on upper dashboard.

Front/rear floor mats.

Rear center armrest w/storage.

(12) piece wood trim on fascia, doors & center console.

Leather-wrapped pwr tilt/telescopic heated steering wheel w/auto tilt-away -inc: leather gear selector & arm rests.

Steering wheel mounted audio controls.

12.3" thin film transister (TFT) instrument screen w/virtual gauges.

3-driver memory -inc: driver seat, steering column, exterior mirrors.

Push button start w/keyless entry.

Pwr windows -inc: retained accessory pwr, one-touch down driver & passenger, anti-trap feature.

Pwr central locking doors/tailgate/fuel filler door.

Cruise control w/steering wheel mounted controls.

Alarm system w/immobilizer.

GPS off-road HDD based navigation system -inc: touchscreen interface, 4x4 driver info, voice activation.

Vehicle security system w/keyless entry.

Dual visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors.

HomeLink system for garage doors & security gates.

Voice control for navigation, audio, telephone.

Tri-zone automatic climate control -inc: pollen filter, programmed defrost.

Front/rear window defogger.

12V pwr outlet.

Cupholders -inc: (3) front, (2) rear.

Front/rear door map pockets.

Front seatback storage pockets.

Auto-dimming rearview mirror.

Overhead sunglasses holder.

Foldable/removable rear loadspace cover.

Removable luggage net

MB-Tex seat trim.

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

Floormats.

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 button, 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-look shift knob

SAFETY

4-wheel electronic traction control (4ETC).

4-channel 4-wheel all-terrain anti-lock brakes (ABS).

Collision-activated inertia switch to unlock doors, turn off fuel pump, activate hazard lamps.

Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD).

Emergency brake assist (EBA).

Cornering brake control (CBC).

Hill descent control (HDC).

Dynamic stability control (DSC).

Active roll mitigation (ARM).

Roll stability control.

Front/rear side-impact door beams.

Front/rear crumple zones.

7-airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) -inc: driver & dual-threshold front passenger front airbags w/passenger sensor, driver & passenger side-curtain airbags, side thorax & driver knee airbags.

Driver & front passenger knee bolsters.

Front/rear three-point seatbelts & head restraints.

Height adjustable seatbelt anchors for all outboard seating positions.

Front seatbelt pretensioners.

Child locks for rear doors/windows.

LATCH (Lower Anchor & Tether for Children) system for child seat attachment.

Collapsible steering column.

Rearview camera.

Front/rear park distance control.

Whiplash protection system.

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Electronic stability program (ESP).

LED daytime running lamps.

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

Front passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS).

Front/rear window curtain airbags.

Front side-impact airbags.

Driver knee airbag.

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:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
4.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.

Corrosion Years:
6.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
4.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
50,000

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.

Emissions Years:
7.

Emissions Years:
3.

Emissions Miles/km:
70,000.

Emissions Miles/km:
50,000.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Emissions Years:
2.

Emissions Miles/km:
24,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V374000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 27, 2016.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
34,334.

Summary:
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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, Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passe....

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

Remedy:
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be sent an interim notification around July 31, 2016. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P081..

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:
15V039000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JAN 27, 2015.

Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
74,648.

Summary:
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured April 15, 2005, to September 4, 2012. One or both of the flexible front brake hoses may rupture causing loss of brake fluid..

Consequence:
If one or both of the flexible brake hoses fails, the vehicle may require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front brake hoses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 13, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P054..

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:
18V015000.

Mfg's Report Date:
January 8, 2018.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
8,480.

Summary:
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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." Unless included in "Zone B" above, Land Rover is recalling certain 2010-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitatin....

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

Remedy:
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P084..

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:
12V557000.

Mfg's Report Date:
DEC 03, 2012.

Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
5,800.

Summary:
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Due to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange, the fuel filter flange may crack when operated in high temperatures..

Consequence:
If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if anexternal ignition source in present..

Remedy:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall campaign is expected to begin in January 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372..

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 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:
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:
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.

News - Crash Test Results

Overall Rating:
* * * *.

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating:
* * *.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver:
* * * *.

Frontal Crash Test Note:
Not Applicable.

Note:
Frontal crash test results are valid for 2011 model year vehicles manufactured before July 2, 2010..

Overall Side Crash Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat:
* * * *.

Male/Female Dummy Note:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs..

Combined Side Rating Front Seat:
* * * * *.

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat:
* * * *.

Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.

Risk of Rollover:
10.5%.

Side Barrier Rating Driver:
* * * * *.

Rollover Note:
Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. 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..

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger:
* *.

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat:
* * * *.

Side Barrier Rating Note:
Not Applicable

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