CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2013 R320 4MATIC CDI vehicle equipped with a six-cylinder diesel engine. In the event of a crash where the primary communication pathway between the air bag control unit and the engine control unit is damaged, the supplementary communication pathway may not shut off the engine or fuel pump.
- Risk
- If the engine and fuel pump after not shut off after a crash, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will update the engine control unit with new software, free of charge. The recall began by early June 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at1-800-367-6372.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
In a crash that damages the main communication link between the airbag control unit and the engine control unit, a backup communication path may fail to shut off the engine and fuel pump. If the engine and fuel pump keep running after a crash, the risk of fire increases.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify affected owners. An authorized dealer will update the engine control unit with new software at no cost to you. The recall began in early June 2017. If you own this vehicle, contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and check your VIN for any open recalls.
The recall applies to a 2013 Mercedes-Benz R320 4MATIC CDI with a six-cylinder diesel engine. Schedule the software update with a dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz R320 | 2013 |
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