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Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Recall 20V068: Emergency Call Module May Send Wrong Vehicle Location

NHTSA campaign 20V068, reported February 7, 2020, 239 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A circuit inside the Emergency Call System (eCall) communication module may be damaged, which could cause the system to relay an inaccurate vehicle location in an emergency.

If the location sent to emergency responders is wrong, help could be delayed, increasing the risk of injury after a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk, especially when relying on automatic emergency calling.

Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the communication module free of charge. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, referencing recall number 2020030016. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V068Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Component
COMMUNICATION
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 C300 Cabrio, C300 Cabrio 4MATIC, C300 Coupe, C43 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, C43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, C63S AMG Cabrio, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E350, E350 4MATIC, E450 Cabrio, E450 Cabrio 4MATIC, E450 Coupe, E450 Coupe 4MATIC, E450 4MATIC, E53 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, AMG GT63 4-Door 4MATIC, and AMG GT63S 4-Door 4MATIC vehicles. An electrical circuit inside the Emergency Call System (eCall) communication module may be damaged, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location.
Risk
An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the communication module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030016.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz AMG C432020
Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S2020
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS532020
Mercedes-Benz AMG E532020
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC632020
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT632020
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63S2020
Mercedes-Benz C 3002020
Mercedes-Benz E 3502020
Mercedes-Benz E 4502020
Mercedes-Benz GLC 3002020