The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V761000·Announced 2018-10-29

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2019 Models Due to Potential Engine Stall Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 119 specific 2019 models because a software defect may cause the engine to stall while driving, 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 (engine stall increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling 119 specific 2019 model year vehicles, including the C300, C43 AMG, CLS450, E450, E53 AMG, G550, and G63 AMG. The recall addresses a defect in the Central Powertrain Controller (CPC) control unit software.

The CPC control unit could reset while the vehicle is being driven, which may cause the engine to stall. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will update the CPC control unit software free of charge to correct the issue. The recall began on April 12, 2019. 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 CLS 450, C 300, E 450, AMG C43
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Cars and SUVs
Hazard
Affected units
119

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 (8)

  • CLS 450
  • C 300
  • E 450
  • AMG C43
  • AMG CLS53
  • AMG E53
  • G 550
  • G63

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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