MERCEDES-BENZ C300, GLC300 (2016): Electronic stability control (esc)
Recall 16V603000 · Aug 16, 2016 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
62
vehicles affected
62
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V603000
- Date
- Aug 16, 2016
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 62
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electronic stability control (esc)
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLC 300 SUV, GLC 300 4Matic SUV, C300 Sedan and C300 4Matic vehicles manufactured February 8, 2016, to May 18, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) control unit that may have been damaged before being installed.
What can happen
A damaged ESP control unit may inadvertently activate the stability control altering the vehicle's path. Additionally, the electronic parking brake may not function. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ESP Hydraulic control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | C300 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLC300 | 2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V603000?
2 models: Mercedes-Benz C300 (2016), Mercedes-Benz GLC300 (2016), about 62 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V603000?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ESP Hydraulic control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
What can happen?
A damaged ESP control unit may inadvertently activate the stability control altering the vehicle's path. Additionally, the electronic parking brake may not function. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.