NHTSA recall 18V-725 (18V725000)
electrical system recall reported October 15, 2018 - about 4,073 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V725000
- Also written as
- 18V-725
- Manufacturer number
- 2018110002
- Reported
- October 15, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,073
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-725 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.