| NHTSA Recall # | 123041 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V308000 |
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| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SLC300 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
| Date of notification | 09/06/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 09/03/15 |
| End date of manufacturing | 03/02/17 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 09/05/17 |
| Report created | 12/05/17 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 5818 |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2015 slk 250, 2016 slk 350, 2016-2017 slc 300, and 2017 slc 43 amg vehicles. In these vehicles, the electronic stability control (esc) system software may incorrectly keep the brakes slightly applied. |
| Consequence summary | If brake pads are constantly applied over long periods of driving, the brake components may heat up, affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the dragging brakes may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action | Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the esc system, free of charge. The recall began june 9, 2017. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. |
| 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). |