Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V211000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V211000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2016 slk300 vehicles manufactured june 2, 2015 to july 14, 2015 and equipped with a nine-speed automatic transmission Includes 223 affected units, Loss of Vehicle Battery may Result in Rollaway, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2016 slk300 vehicles manufactured june 2, 2015 to july 14, 2015 and equipped with a nine-speed automatic transmission
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016 slk300 vehicles manufactured june 2, 2015 to july 14, 2015 and equipped with a nine-speed automatic transmission. the backup power supply for the ignition switch in the affected vehicles may not have been properly connected. as a result, if the vehicle is being driven and there is a loss of power from the main vehicle battery, the transmission cannot be shifted to "park" nor can the electric parking brake be applied.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ignition switch wiring and perform a software update, free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2016. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.