Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V440000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V440000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2016 gle450 amg 4matic coupe vehicles manufactured december 10, 2014, to june 6, 2016 Includes 5,826 affected units, Engine may Shut Down due to ECU Software, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 gle450 amg 4matic coupe vehicles manufactured december 10, 2014, to june 6, 2016

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016 gle450 amg 4matic coupe vehicles manufactured december 10, 2014, to june 6, 2016. an error within the engine control unit (ecu) software may allow the engine to shut-down while the vehicle is braking, possibly confusing the driver into thinking the shut-down was planned due to the eco start/stop function.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the ecu software, free of charge. the recall began august 2016. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V440000
Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2016-06-15T00:00:00
Subject: Engine may shut down due to ecu software
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 5,826

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016 gle450 amg 4matic coupe vehicles manufactured december 10, 2014, to june 6, 2016. an error within the engine control unit (ecu) software may allow the engine to shut-down while the vehicle is braking, possibly confusing the driver into thinking the shut-down was planned due to the eco start/stop function.
Consequence Summary: If the engine shuts down unintentionally, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the ecu software, free of charge. the recall began august 2016. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 91.06

Metadata

SID: row-bk32_kzxh~g3b9
NHTSA ID: 16V440000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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