MERCEDES-BENZ SLC 43 AMG, SLC300, SLK250, SLK350 (2015-2017): Electronic stability control (esc)
Recall 17V308000 · May 9, 2017 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
5,818
vehicles affected
5,818
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V308000
- Date
- May 9, 2017
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 5,818
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electronic stability control (esc)
- Model years
- 2015-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | SLC300 | 2016-2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | SLC 43 Amg | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | SLK250 | 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | 2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V308000?
4 models: Mercedes-Benz SLC300 (2016-2017), Mercedes-Benz SLC 43 Amg (2017), Mercedes-Benz SLK250 (2015) and 1 more, about 5,818 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V308000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.