| NHTSA Recall # | 129581 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V909000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2018120025 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | AMG C43 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| Date of notification | 29/01/19 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 05/07/17 |
| End date of manufacturing | 26/11/18 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 19/12/18 |
| Report created | 30/01/19 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 675 |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa,llc (mercedes) is recalling certain 2019 c43 amg, c43 amg cabrio, c43 amg 4matic coupe, c300 4matic, c300 4matic coupe, c300 coupe, c300 cabrio, c300 4matic cabrio, and c300 vehicles. After parking and exiting the vehicle, the electronic stability program (esp) software may prevent the electronic parking brake from being disengaged when returning to the vehicle, unless the esp system is deactivated. |
| Consequence summary | Driving the vehicle with the esp system deactivated could increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will update the esp system software, free of charge. The recall began january 29, 2019. Owners may contact mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2018120025. |
| 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). |