NHTSA Recall 17V247000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V247000; Date: Apr. 11, 2017
If the engine and fuel pump after not shut off after a crash, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Mercedes Benz R320
Component: Electrical System: Software
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 1
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 5, 2017
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