| NHTSA Recall # | 123984 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 16V603000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2016090002 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | GLC300 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
| Date of notification | 11/10/16 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 08/02/16 |
| End date of manufacturing | 18/05/16 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 16/08/16 |
| Report created | 16/08/16 |
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| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 62 |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016 glc 300 suv, glc 300 4matic suv, c300 sedan and c300 4matic vehicles manufactured february 8, 2016, to may 18, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an electronic stability program (esp) control unit that may have been damaged before being installed. |
| Consequence summary | A damaged esp control unit may inadvertently activate the stability control altering the vehicle's path. Additionally, the electronic parking brake may not function. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the esp hydraulic control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in october 2016. 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). |