Driving the vehicle with the ESP system deactivated could increase the risk of a crash.

Electrical System — Software
Parking Brake

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2019 C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, C300 4MATIC, C300 4MATIC Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 4MATIC Cabrio, and C300 vehicles. After parking and exiting the vehicle, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software may prevent the electronic parking brake from being disengaged when returning to the vehicle, unless the ESP system is deactivated.

Actions

Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will update the ESP system software, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2018120025.

Documents (10)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - RE: Recall Campaign Launch Notification Update ESP SW - MY19 205 (C-Class)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - RE: Recall Campaign Initial Notification Update ESP SW MY19 205 (C-Class)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3

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