MERCEDES-BENZ SLK300 (2016): Electrical system
Recall 16V211000 · Apr 13, 2016 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
223
vehicles affected
223
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V211000
- Date
- Apr 13, 2016
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 223
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 SLK300 vehicles manufactured June 2, 2015 to July 14, 2015 and equipped with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The backup power supply for the ignition switch in the affected vehicles may not have been properly connected. As a result, if the vehicle is being driven and there is a loss of power from the main vehicle battery, the transmission cannot be shifted to "Park" nor can the electric parking brake be applied.
What can happen
In this situation, without the backup power supply, the only way to keep the vehicle from moving is to press the brake pedal. As soon as the driver attempts to exit the vehicle, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ignition switch wiring and perform a software update, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | SLK300 | 2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V211000?
1 model: Mercedes-Benz SLK300 (2016), about 223 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V211000?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ignition switch wiring and perform a software update, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
What can happen?
In this situation, without the backup power supply, the only way to keep the vehicle from moving is to press the brake pedal. As soon as the driver attempts to exit the vehicle, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of injury.
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.