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Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.
The transmission wiring harness connection might not have been correctly wired during a prior recall repair, and during production. which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.
The 48-volt ground cable connection located in the engine compartment may not be tightened properly and may result in the ground cable overheating.
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Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
The 12-Volt battery in the trunk may not be properly secured, which, in the event of a crash, can cause electrical connection failure, disabling various safety features including, emergency call (eCall) system, electric seat adjustment, hazard warning lights, and automatic door locks.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
The transmission wiring harness may be misrouted, which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
The side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash.
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The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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The rear headrests may be incorrectly mounted to the seatbacks.
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Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.
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Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. A faulty electrical contact within the seat position switch may prevent the driver and passenger air bags and seat belt force limiters from properly activating during a crash.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
The passenger seat limiter may allow the seat to be positioned too close to the air bag.
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Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350 and E450, 2019-2021 AMG E53 and 2020-2021 AMG E63 vehicles.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
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