Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V308000

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-05-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V308000

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Component
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
5,818
Reported to NHTSA
2017-05-09
Owners notified
2017-06-09

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015 SLK 250, 2016 SLK 350, 2016-2017 SLC 300, and 2017 SLC 43 AMG vehicles. In these vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) system software may incorrectly keep the brakes slightly applied.

Safety risk

If brake pads are constantly applied over long periods of driving, the brake components may heat up, affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the dragging brakes may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the ESC system, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz SLC 43 AMG2017
Mercedes-Benz SLC3002017 2016
Mercedes-Benz SLK2502015
Mercedes-Benz SLK3502016

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.