NHTSA recall 22V168000
Electronic Stability Control (Esc), Engine And Engine Cooling, Exterior Lighting · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair. This can result in various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions, including stability and traction control.
Why it matters: Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz Slk280
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk350
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz Clk550
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz G550
All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Mercedes Benz C300, 2009 Mercedes Benz C300, 2008 Mercedes Benz C350, 2009 Mercedes Benz Clk550, 2007 Mercedes Benz Sl550, 2007 Mercedes Benz Slk280, 2008 Mercedes Benz Slk350, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350, 2014 Mercedes-Benz G550.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 22V168000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.