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Recall 17V-177: 2009 Mercedes Benz C350, 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S and 14 more

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Mar 14, 2017, covering about 51 vehicles.

NHTSA number
17V-177
Report date
Mar 14, 2017
Vehicles affected
51
Owners notified
Apr 21, 2017

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 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.

Recall details

ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
ComponentElectrical System › Software
Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number17V177000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mercedes Benz C3502009All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S2016All years
Mercedes-Benz C2502013All years
Mercedes-Benz C3002008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Mercedes-Benz CLA2502016All years
Mercedes-Benz CLS5502012, 2014All years
Mercedes-Benz E3502012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Mercedes-Benz G632013All years
Mercedes-Benz GL4502016, 2017All years
Mercedes-Benz GLC3002016All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE300D2016All years
Mercedes-Benz GLK3502014All years
Mercedes-Benz ML3502012, 2013, 2014All years
Mercedes-Benz S5502015All years
Mercedes-Benz SL5502014All years
Mercedes-Benz SL632017All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 17V-177?

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.

How is recall 17V-177 fixed?

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.