Vehicle
EPA Classification
Engine
Engine Order Code
Engine Type
Displacement
Fuel System
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
221 @ 2700 - 5000
221 @ 2700 - 5000
Transmission
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
Trans Type
Trans Description Cont.
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1)
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
Reverse Ratio (:1)
Clutch Size
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Suspension Type - Rear
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
Brakes
Brake Type
Brake ABS System
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.6 x 1.26 in
11.6 x 1.26 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x 0.86 in
11.8 x 0.86 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Drum Diam x Width
Wheels
Front Wheel Size
Rear Wheel Size
Spare Wheel Size
Rear Wheel Material
Spare Wheel Material
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Order Code
Front Tire Size
Rear Tire Size
Spare Tire Size
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy
Cruising Range - City
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City
Fuel Economy Est-Combined
Cruising Range - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - City
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
Battery Range
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
Steering
Steering Type
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
Passenger Volume
Front Head Room
Front Leg Room
Front Shoulder Room
Front Hip Room
Second Head Room
Second Leg Room
Second Shoulder Room
Second Hip Room
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase
Length, Overall
Width, Max w/o mirrors
Height, Overall
Track Width, Front
Track Width, Rear
Min Ground Clearance
Liftover Height
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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
MECHANICAL
7-Speed automatic transmission -inc: Touch Shift.
3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine.
4MATIC all-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
7-Speed automatic transmission -inc: Touch Shift.
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.
Comfort suspension.
Front/rear stabilizer bar.
Pwr rack & pinion steering.
4-wheel anti-lock disc brake system (ABS) w/brake assist.
Pwr ventilated front/rear disc brakes.
Dual exhaust w/chrome tips
EXTERIOR
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
17" x 7.5" 5-dual-spoke aluminum wheels.
P225/45R17 all-season performance tires.
Temporary spare tire w/steel wheel.
Pwr tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof w/1-touch open/close.
Auto halogen headlamps w/selectable light-sensing.
Front halogen fog lamps.
Single rear red fog lamp.
Pwr heated mirrors w/integrated LED turn signals.
Intermittent wipers
ENTERTAINMENT
AM/FM/Weatherband radio w/CD player -inc: MP3 capability, (8) speakers, Bluetooth interface for hands-free phone, aux audio input jack
AM/FM/Weatherband radio w/CD player -inc: MP3 capability, (8) speakers, Bluetooth interface for hands-free phone, aux audio input jack
INTERIOR
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, Touch Shift & mode selection display, 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
MB-Tex seat trim.
8-way pwr front bucket seats -inc: adjustable lumbar support, active adjustable head restraints.
Floormats.
4-spoke leather-wrapped sport steering wheel w/multi-function controls.
Tilt/telescopic steering column.
Instrumentation -inc: fuel & coolant temp gauge, clock, Touch Shift & mode selection display, 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.
Burl walnut wood trim.
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors.
Night security illumination.
Leather-trimmed shift knob
SAFETY
Electronic stability program (ESP).
4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS).
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
Electronic stability program (ESP).
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
Rebate
Warranty
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
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:
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.
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
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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