Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2016 C300 and GLC300 for Electronic Stability Control Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2016 C300 and GLC300 vehicles because a damaged Electronic Stability Program control unit may activate stability control or disable the parking brake, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle stability control and parking brake failure) where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain model year 2016 GLC 300 SUV, GLC 300 4Matic SUV, C300 Sedan, and C300 4Matic vehicles manufactured between February 8, 2016, and May 18, 2016. The recall addresses a potential defect in the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) control unit, which may have been damaged prior to installation.
A damaged ESP control unit may inadvertently activate the stability control system, altering the vehicle's path. Additionally, the electronic parking brake may fail to function. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ESP Hydraulic control units free of charge. The recall was expected to begin in October 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ C300, GLC300
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Sedan / SUV
- Affected units
- 62
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- C300
- GLC300
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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