The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles. Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair. This can result in various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions, including stability and traction control.
The risk
Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040003.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2008, 2009 |
| Mercedes-Benz C350 | 2008 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLK550 | 2009 |
| Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2010 |
| Mercedes-Benz G550 | 2014 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL550 | 2007 |
| Mercedes-Benz SLK280 | 2007 |
| Mercedes-Benz SLK350 | 2008 |
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2008 | 672 | 7 |
| Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2009 | 576 | 8 |
| Mercedes-Benz C350 | 2008 | 144 | 6 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLK550 | 2009 | 0 | 4 |
| Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2010 | 184 | 4 |
| Mercedes-Benz G550 | 2014 | 1 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL550 | 2007 | 16 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz SLK280 | 2007 | 23 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz SLK350 | 2008 | 4 | 2 |
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022