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18V-725

Oct 15, 2018

Mercedes-Benz

Cover for the starter battery may not cover the live positive electrical wire, and in certain crashes, the vehicle's strut brace may deform and…

Electrical system

4,073

Part replacement

18V-724

Oct 15, 2018

Mercedes-Benz

Due to a software incompatibility, in the event of a low speed crash, both stages of the frontal air bags may deploy instead of only the…

Airbags

Software update

18V-683

Oct 1, 2018

Mercedes-Benz

Seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats may retract into the interior paneling, preventing the…

Seat belts

4,702

Repair or modification

18V-610

Sep 11, 2018

Mercedes-Benz

Front turn signals may have an incorrect color of pink or violet

Lighting

4,702

Part replacement

18V-609

Sep 11, 2018

Mercedes-Benz

Front passenger seat can be adjusted beyond its intended limit

Seats

Software update

18V-608

Sep 11, 2018

Mercedes-Benz

Incorrect bonding of the rear window may cause the window to loosen and detach from the vehicle

Visibility and wipers

387

Repair or modification

18V-607

Sep 11, 2018

Mercedes-Benz

Software calibration for the Active Lane Keeping Assist may be incorrect, and as a result, the system may not intervene in the event of an…

Driver assistance

375

Software update

18V-539

Aug 16, 2018

Mercedes-Benz

Rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may not have been correctly coated, causing gas to become temporarily released into the rear brake…

Brakes

9,044

Not stated

18V-515

Aug 3, 2018

Mercedes-Benz

Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not be properly calibrated, resulting in the front passenger air bag not being deactivated if a child…

Airbags

345

Part replacement

18V-514

Aug 3, 2018

Mercedes-Benz

Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not be properly calibrated, resulting in the front passenger air bag not being deactivated if a child…

Airbags

Part replacement

Campaign 18V-725

Cover for the starter battery may not cover the live positive electrical wire, and in certain crashes, the vehicle's strut brace may deform and…

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Filed: October 15, 2018
Component: Electrical system
Vehicles affected: 4,073
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabrio, E300, E300 4Matic, C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe and C300 Cabrio vehicles. The cover for the starter battery may not cover the live positive electrical wire, and in certain crashes, the vehicle's strut brace may deform and short circuit the battery.

Consequence

If the battery is shorted, the emergency door unlocking would be deactivated for an outside responder and the short circuit could increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive pole cover, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018110002.

Affected models

Mercedes-Benz C 300 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300 2018

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