NHTSA recall 18V-761 (18V761000)
electrical system recall reported October 29, 2018 - about 119 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V761000
- Also written as
- 18V-761
- Manufacturer number
- 2019030012
- Reported
- October 29, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~119
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic, C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG Coupe, CLS450, CLS450 4Matic, CLS53 AMG 4Matic, E53 AMG 4Matic, E450 4Matic, E450 4Matic Coupe, E53 AMG 4Matic Coupe, G550, and G63 AMG vehicles. The Central Powertrain Controller (CPC) control unit could reset while driving, possibly causing an engine stall.
Why it is dangerous
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the CPC control unit software, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019030012.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-761 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
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.