Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4MATIC vehicles
— Recall Campaign #17V245000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4MATIC vehicles. The software for the widescreen instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster to not display anything on vehicle on startup, or the display may reset while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 15 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V245000
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 11, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V245000 |
| Units affected: | 15 |
- Description:
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4MATIC vehicles. The software for the widescreen instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster to not display anything on vehicle on startup, or the display may reset while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
- Consequeces:
- Without the instrument cluster displaying important information such as the vehicle's speed, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall began late May 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.