| NHTSA Recall # | 139729 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V725000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2018110002 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E300 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date of notification | 27/11/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 22/08/17 |
| End date of manufacturing | 23/11/17 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 15/10/18 |
| Report created | 19/10/18 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 4073 |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2018 mercedes-benz c300 4matic coupe, c300 4matic cabrio, e300, e300 4matic, c300, c300 4matic, c300 coupe and c300 cabrio vehicles. The cover for the starter battery may not cover the live positive electrical wire, and in certain crashes, the vehicle's strut brace may deform and short circuit the battery. |
| Consequence summary | If the battery is shorted, the emergency door unlocking would be deactivated for an outside responder and the short circuit could increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action | Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive pole cover, free of charge. The recall began november 27, 2018. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2018110002. |
| 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). |