The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V247000·Announced 2017-04-11

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2013 R320 Due to Post-Crash Fire Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling one 2013 R320 4MATIC CDI vehicle because the engine may not shut off after a crash, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the engine may not shut off after a crash, leading to an increased risk of fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling one 2013 R320 4MATIC CDI vehicle equipped with a six-cylinder diesel engine. The recall addresses a defect in the vehicle's communication system between the air bag control unit and the engine control unit.

In the event of a crash where the primary communication pathway is damaged, the supplementary communication pathway may fail to shut off the engine or fuel pump. If the engine and fuel pump do not shut off after a crash, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Owners will be notified by MBUSA. A dealer will update the engine control unit with new software free of charge. The recall began in early June 2017. 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 R320
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1

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 (1)

  • R320

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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