Defect Description For Recall
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc (Mbusa) Is Recalling Certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabrio, E300, E300 4Matic, C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe And C300 Cabrio Vehicles. The Cover For The Starter Battery May Not Cover The Live Positive Electrical Wire, And In Certain Crashes, The Vehicle’S Strut Brace May Deform And Short Circuit The Battery.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
E300
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V725000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables
Effect Of Defect
If The Battery Is Shorted, The Emergency Door Unlocking Would Be DeActivated For An Outside Responder And The Short Circuit Could Increase The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
MbUSA Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Positive Pole Cover, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began November 27, 2018. Owners May Contact MbUSA Customer Service At 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa’S Number For This Recall Is 2018110002.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20170822
End Of Manufacture
20171123
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4073
Date Owners Notified
20181127
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20181015
Make Campaign Number
2018110002