Mercedes-Benz backup power supply for the ignition switch in the affected vehicles may not have been properly connected.
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the electrical system wiring. Here is what owners need to know.
The backup power supply for the ignition switch in the affected vehicles may not have been properly connected. As a result, if the vehicle is being driven and there is a loss of power from the main vehicle battery, the transmission cannot be shifted to "Park" nor can the electric parking brake be applied.
In this situation, without the backup power supply, the only way to keep the vehicle from moving is to press the brake pedal. As soon as the driver attempts to exit the vehicle, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of injury.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ignition switch wiring and perform a software update, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-211.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class |
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