NHTSA recall 18V-909 (18V909000)
parking brake recall reported December 19, 2018 - about 675 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V909000
- Also written as
- 18V-909
- Manufacturer number
- 2018120025
- Reported
- December 19, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~675
- Component
- parking brake
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Driving the vehicle with the ESP system deactivated could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-909 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.