Defect Description For Recall
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc (Mbusa) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016 Slk300 Vehicles Manufactured June 2, 2015 To July 14, 2015 And Equipped With A Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission. The Backup Power Supply For The Ignition Switch In The Affected Vehicles May Not Have Been Properly Connected. As A Result, If The Vehicle Is Being Driven And There Is A Loss Of Power From The Main Vehicle Battery, The Transmission Cannot Be Shifted To “Park” Nor Can The Electric Parking Brake Be Applied.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
SLK300
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V211000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
In This Situation, Without The Backup Power Supply, The Only Way To Keep The Vehicle From Moving Is To Press The Brake Pedal. As Soon As The Driver Attempts To Exit The Vehicle, The Vehicle May Roll, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
MbUSA Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Correct The Ignition Switch Wiring And Perform A Software Update, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 9, 2016. Owners May Contact MbUSA Customer Service At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150602
End Of Manufacture
20150714
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
223
Date Owners Notified
20160509
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20160413